Trump: Third of Americans see media as 'enemy of the people'

The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46053036

North Korea: Sexual abuse of women 'common', report claims

A rights group reports a culture of open, unchallenged abuse, particularly by men in positions of power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46053342

US mid-terms: What are the claims of voter suppression?

Critics say tougher identification and registration requirements are designed to limit voter participation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45986329

Vowing to 'make Spain great again'

Derided as far-right, Vox has begun to attract supporters with its anti-migrant, nationalist message.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46043427

'Fish are vanishing'

Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46017359

Is the Arctic set to become a main shipping route?

Melting Arctic sea ice may be about to open up the Northwest Passage to cargo shipping.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45527531

Climate change: Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'

It means the Earth is more sensitive to fossil fuel emissions than previously thought, a study says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46046067

Peru's Keiko Fujimori jailed over bribery case

A judge said the opposition leader, accused of taking cash from a Brazilian firm, could flee abroad.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46053032

Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan

The president said the House speaker should not be opining on "something he knows nothing about".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46046870

On board the new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train

The long-awaited high-speed train link brings relief to commuters, but angers some Palestinians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46035960

Robot backpack: How this Fusion bot aids collaboration

The Fusion bot shares and teaches skills by transferring body motions from one person to another.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45992475

Indian Relay rallies Canada's First Nation communities

As if horse racing was not dangerous enough, these Canadian Indian riders also have no saddles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45943605

Reality Check: How healthy is your commute?

As the World Health Organization holds its first conference on global air pollution and health, Reality Check investigates commuting options.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46050754

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Spain police bust 'black magic' prostitution ring in Murcia

A group of transgender Brazilians were rescued from forced prostitution in Murcia, police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46049213

Malawi court halts work on Gandhi statue after critics brand him racist

Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46051184

Vincenzo Iaquinta: Ex-Juventus star jailed in mafia case

Former Juventus player Vincenzo Iaquinta is given a two-year jail term for firearms offences.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46048806

Supreme Court chief justice once proposed to fellow judge

Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist once asked Sandra Day O'Connor to wed him, letters show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46039482

Trump Russia: Bungled plot emerges to smear Robert Mueller

A saga involving right-wing conspirators unravelled in US media throughout Tuesday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46042179

US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risk US retaliation and could hurt trade relations.

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What America's 'Blexit' gets wrong about history

The campaign blaming Democrats for slavery and the KKK ignores key facts about the past and present.

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Jamal Khashoggi's impact on the war in Yemen

Has the death of Jamal Khashoggi influenced the power brokers in the war in Yemen?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46051206

Robot company Starship Technologies start Milton Keynes deliveries

Hundreds of robots are starting to deliver packages to addresses across Milton Keynes.

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Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case

Pakistan's PM speaks out in defence of a court ruling in a case that has drawn widespread anger.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46048433

Mystery surrounds deaths of Saudi sisters found in New York

The two were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City last week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46039480

US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46044404

Spain's Princess Leonor delivers first speech on her birthday

Princess Leonor spent her 13th birthday delivering her first royal speech.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46050914

Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up.

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Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month.

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Mobile phone shop staff 'enabling Sim swap scams'

Fraudsters are using lax ID checks at phone shops to commit identity theft, a BBC investigation finds.

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Khashoggi murder: Turkey gives official details of Saudi writer's death

The journalist was choked as soon as he entered the consulate, says Turkey's first official account.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46049204

Tanzania: Anti-gay crackdown in Dar es Salaam

The team has been tasked with identifying and arresting gay people on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46048804

Barcelona port: Fire as ferry crashes into crane

Dock workers flee as a passenger ferry crashes into a crane in Barcelona, causing crates to catch fire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46049744

Google executive leaves after sexual harassment claim

The New York Times reported the executive had been accused of sexual harassment in 2013.

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Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.

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Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes

The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

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Italian storm destroys hundreds of brand new cars

A storm surge has caused massive damage on the Liguria coast in northern Italy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46046506

Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46039358

Fifa: Governing body reveals IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year.

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French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry

New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to opened a national investigation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46043564

Asia Bibi's escape from Pakistan death row

A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46046504

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views.

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Apple Watches owners asked to return devices for repair after update glitch

Apple has withdrawn a software update after complaints that it "bricked" some owners' smartwatches.

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Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94

Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-46040266

Lion Air crash: Indonesian plane search focuses on fuselage

Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46042035

Russia Arkhangelsk blast: Teenager dead at FSB security HQ

A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46043424

Sylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges

The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46042904

Russian grammar tsarina targets TV

A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46036659

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46035542

The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45735061

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46041577

Australian awarded house in 'bizarre' 20-year squatting case

Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46039642

Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'

A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing.

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Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs.

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46040789

India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-46028342

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46040056

Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46023026

Pakistan court clears condemned Christian

Asia Bibi was sentenced to death in Pakistan in 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46040515

Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46040003

Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46039996

Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46030592

Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46017361

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46039145

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46039389

What do American voters care about?

It's just under a week until the US goes to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45997010

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46033529

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45983540

Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46030112

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators accused the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46038898

Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46039715

Harry greet NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/46039236

Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran allegedly planned to kill an exiled Arab separatist leader on Danish soil, Denmark says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46029981

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46029560

Syria war: Aid fails to reach civilians in desert camp

Security concerns delay a convoy carrying aid for 50,000 civilians stranded on the Jordanian border.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46031294

Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but he's wrong about a couple of things.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46034989

What's disgusting? What's a delicacy? Food museum takes on the challenge

Maggot cheese, bull penis, French cheese - food museum challenges what you think of as 'disgusting'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46030646

Gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46036058

Pittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims

The president and first lady will arrive in Pittsburgh later amid some controversy over their visit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46035970

Lion Air crash: Indonesia to inspect Boeing 737-Max 8 planes

All Boeings 737-Max 8 in Indonesia are targeted, after one crashed into the sea with 189 on board.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46035609

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46035739

Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46028492

Android's under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps.

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Irish passport refusals for British applicants skyrocket

About 15,000 fewer passports were issued to British residents than applications made last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46030552

Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report

Denmark's PM responds after a White House report criticising living standards in Nordic countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46029980

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged by crane

A dry dock sinks, sending a crane crashing down on the deck and leaving one ship-worker missing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46030113

Angela Merkel's political challenges

Angela Merkel was once dubbed the Queen of Germany. These are three key moments from her career.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46034619

Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46030622

Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46031042

Mid-terms round-up: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship

The president's pledge, days before the election, may not be within his powers - read our mid-terms round-up.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'

Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46029972

Eurozone growth slows as Italian economy stalls

Growth in the 19 countries using the euro currency slowed to just 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46028714

Garden Route wildfire: Seven killed in George, South Africa

A pregnant woman, two toddlers, and a baby are among the fatalities along the popular Garden Route.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46029553

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.

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Warning over DJI drones falling out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned a UK authority.

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Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says

A WWF report blames "exploding consumption" for average losses of 60% among vertebrates since 1970.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46028862

Venice under water as Italy hit by fierce wind and heavy rain

Images of Venice under flood waters as at least eight people are confirmed killed by the storms across Italy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46029302

Filipina women detained at Halloween party in Saudi Arabia

The Philippines confirms 17 women were arrested in a raid on a compound in Riyadh on Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46029982

Parker Solar Probe: Nasa's Sun mission smashes records

America's audacious mission to "touch the Sun" has now got nearer to our star than any previous human-made object.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46030852

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46030242

Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46022184

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant.

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Rhino horn: Alarm as China eases 25-year ban on rhino and tiger parts

Experts worry this will increase demand for the animals and jeopardise efforts to protect them.

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Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed.

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US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46027542

Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-46019429

Who is George Soros?

The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44392441

North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46027494

Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search

Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46027492

German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths

Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46027355

Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules

The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46027963

Jair Bolsonaro: Anti-corruption judge could be justice minister

Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46026867

Bulgaria smashes 'fake passport scam'

Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46021561

Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers

A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46017789

A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son

Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted.

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Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45998421

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45987987

Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?

Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46024533

Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.

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'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

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Lion Air crash: Mourning siblings, mystery couple among victims

As we learn who was on board, many have focused on a poignant image in the debris of a couple on a bridge.

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Teaching kids the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.

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Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?

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Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport

The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46026860

Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years

Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46022519

Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title

Female members of Japan's royal family have to surrender their title if they marry a commoner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46026910

Real Madrid sack Julen Lopetegui as manager

Real Madrid dismiss Julen Lopetegui as manager after four and a half months and following Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45935137

US sending up to 5,200 troops to border with Mexico

The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46026050

Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame

The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46025867

Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34

The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46022567

American held for 13 months over suspected IS links released

The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46018043

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the Saudi writer before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/46026079

Lion Air crash: Jakarta Boeing 737 'had prior instrument error'

A pilot's log for the jet that crashed in Indonesia suggests an instrument problem on a previous flight.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46022390

Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard

Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46021457

Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits.

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Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Four things about Brazil's new president

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?

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As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.

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Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46022660

'Woman blows herself up' in Tunis

Nine people are injured in the blast, which police suspect was a terrorist attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46017905

Pittsburgh shooting: 'What happened will not break us'

Vigils are held after 11 people are shot dead in a synagogue, ahead of the suspect's court appearance.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46021219

Sri Lanka crisis: Fears of a 'bloodbath' in power struggle

As a political crisis turns deadly, fears are growing of even more instability in the coming days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46019280

Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-46017272

Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row

Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46019602

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue.

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MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

Researchers want internet users to vote on which actions an actor will take in a new social experiment.

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Angela Merkel to step down as German chancellor in 2021

Germany's veteran chancellor says she will step down in 2021, after regional election setbacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46020745

Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth F1 World Championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/46012327

Idris Elba writes stage show about life after Nelson Mandela

The Luther star co-writes a show for the Manchester International Festival about life after Mandela.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45992113

Amber Heard film London Fields flops at US box office

The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46017869

Sulky word wins Scrabble championship

Nigel Richards earned 68 points for "groutier" - which means cross, sulky or sullen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46013964

Brazil swing to right brings hope and fear

Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro is likely to remain a divisive figure for what could be a messy time to come.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46016139

Lion Air: How could a brand new plane crash?

The Lion Air plane which crashed on take-off from Jakarta had only been in service for a few weeks.

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Leicester City helicopter crash: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - the 'humble, generous, private enigma'

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is revered in Leicester as the man who presided over one of sport's great triumphs - but who was the billionaire Thai businessman?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46006896

Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa

Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.

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Thai cave boys watch United win

The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46014259

Cricket Australia 'partly to blame' in ball-tampering scandal

Players were pushed to act "the mongrel", says a scathing review into a ball-tampering saga.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46013631

Lion Air crash: Boats 'find debris from plane' in sea

An Indonesian official posts footage of what is believed to be debris from the Lion Air plane crash.

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Lion Air crash: Indonesian Aircraft goes down after Jakarta take-off

The Lion Air passenger plane disappeared over the sea after taking off from the Indonesian capital.

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‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’

A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.

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The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates

Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45940317

Five things to know for the week ahead

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

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Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?

A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.

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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge

Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.

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The boss who tried to kill his business

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment.

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Israeli strike 'kills Gaza youths planting bomb'

Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say the victims were boys aged between 12 and 14.

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INF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?

With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?

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In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018

Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right candidate wins Brazil poll

The controversial candidate wins a sweeping victory in the presidential election.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Survivors relive synagogue ordeal

Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.

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Thai billionaire's death confirmed

Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-46013381

Meghan praises New Zealand for women's vote

The Duchess of Sussex began her tribute to the women of New Zealand with a Maori greeting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46011121

Pittsburgh shooting: Squirrel Hill mourns its dead

As tragedy hits a 'Jewish oasis', residents look elsewhere for answers.

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Germany election: Further blow for Merkel in Hesse

The main parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition lose votes in a regional election in Hesse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46012098

Syria war: Damascus national museum reopens doors

Part of Damascus' antiquities museum was open to the public on Sunday for the first time in six years.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Who are the victims?

The gunman killed eight men and three women, aged between 54 and 97 years old.

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Sri Lanka shooting kills one amid political crisis

An MP's bodyguard fires at a mob, killing one, after the prime minister was sacked by the president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46010487

Drowning kangaroo rescued by Australian police officers

The kangaroo was moments from death when two police officers jumped into the sea to rescue it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46009367

'Honour killing' video shocks Syrians

A brutal video showing the murder of a young woman in Syria has been met with horror online.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Synagogues boost security after attack

Eleven people died in the Pittsburgh attack, the worst anti-Semitic violence in recent US history.

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In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade

Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of Día de Muertos.

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Brazilian elections: Voters choose between Bolsonaro and Haddad

While polls have been narrowing, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro remains in the lead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46008907

US footballers arrested for 'unpaid bill'

Four Jacksonville Jaguars players are arrested on suspicion of trying to leave a London nightclub without paying a large bar bill.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/46008877

Pittsburgh shooting: Police audio of capture

Police scanner audio reveals the moment the Pittsburgh shooting suspect was captured by police.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Suspect charged with murder

The Pittsburgh attack killed 11 and is said to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.

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The women looking outside the law for abortions

With the future of abortion access in the US increasingly in question, more women are looking elsewhere.

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The life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir

After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45984843

The Kenyan school which changed an American boy's life

Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45919557

Your pictures: Crushed

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

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Anni Albers: How textile artist's pictoral weavings inspire

Contemporary weaver Ismini Samanidou explains why textile artist Anni Albers is her icon.

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Rowing solo across the Atlantic aged 60

Shirley Thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row across an ocean on her own.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45983250

Pittsburgh shooting: Community mourns synagogue attack

Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill community speak of their shock following a fatal shooting in a local synagogue.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46005051

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes

It is not known if Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was in the helicopter when it came down after the club's Premier League match.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-46006470

Thousands protest conditions and infrastructure in Rome

Demonstrators blame Mayor Virginia Raggi for the city's shoddy and creaking infrastructure.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46003670

Trump: US synagogue shooting 'terrible'

President Trump says a shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh may have been averted, if a guard had been in place.

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Catalonia: Fighting for different futures

Catalan separatists are still defiant, a year after the failed independence referendum.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45939184

Jason Derulo sings from balcony after arena gig gets cancelled

The singer performs from an arena balcony after a gig in Prague gets cancelled over safety.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46002300

Gunman opens fire at US synagogue

Pittsburgh police report multiple casualties after a gunman enters the building.

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US mail bombs: Suspect Cesar Sayoc 'was anti everything'

Cesar Sayoc, who faces charges including threatening ex-presidents, in the words of his ex-bosses.

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Super Typhoon Yutu: S Korea begins airlift of trapped tourists

Super Typhoon Yutu hit the Northern Marianas this week, causing widespread disruption.

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Pakistan bans Indian television channels amid water row

The Supreme Court overturns a lower court's ruling, amid a dispute over water.

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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia to try suspects, foreign minister says

Adel al-Jubeir said those responsible for the killing would be held accountable in Saudi Arabia.

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'Sledged' Warner walks off pitch

David Warner walks off the field in protest while batting in a club game - in what Cricket Australia has described as a "sledging incident".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46001862

Kentucky grocery gun shootings were 'possible hate crime'

Gregory Bush, 51, is accused of shooting dead two African-Americans on Wednesday.

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Dodgers win longest-ever World Series game

Max Muncy hits the decisive home run in the longest game in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

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Why I need my 'emotional support' pig

A woman in Indiana is fighting with the city to keep a 160-pound pig in her home.

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VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?

VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.

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ICYMI: Penguins and preparing for a launch

Some of the stories in the news you may have missed this week.

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Comic Con: Cosplayers explain how they support their art

Yaya Han, Anna Faith, Luxlo Cosplay and others explain how cosplayers are able to support themselves.

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Week in pictures: 20 - 26 October 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-45977270

Brazil election: Your guide in five charts

What do voters want? Here are the stats on key issues, from gun control to faith in democracy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45721660

Hesse election: Merkel facing double trouble in German vote

Whatever happens in elections in Hesse, there will be consequences for Germany's leadership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45988854

Khashoggi affair: Will it reshape Middle East politics?

Turkey and Saudi Arabia both aspire to a leadership role in the region, writes Jonathan Marcus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45995580

Nigeria's twin town: Igbo-Ora has an unusually high birth rate of twins

The town of Igbo-Ora has a huge number of twins, and it's throwing a festival in their honour.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45979768

Migrant caravan: Mexico offers temporary work permits

The plan will give migrants temporary work permits and medical care - provided they stay in the south.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45999610

Polls suggest Ireland votes to scrap blasphemy law

Exit polls suggest a vote to remove the offence of "blasphemy" and to re-elect Michael D Higgins as president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45999270

The young black Americans backing Trump

Conservative activists wore Make America Great Again caps and chanted his name at the White House.

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Meghan gets the giggles and almost cries with laughter

The Duke of Sussex managed to control his laughter a bit more than his wife but still smirked at her.

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Barry and Honey Sherman: Family offers $10m reward to catch murderer

A year ago Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled to death, but police have made no arrests.

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Yemen crisis: The sick children trapped by the war

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets two children who are unable to receive vital healthcare because of the conflict.

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Johnny Hallyday: France's dead rocker scoops sales record

Johnny Hallyday sold 110 million records - and his posthumous album is set to sell a million more.

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Morocco abruptly drops clock change

The north African country will instead keep its clocks at summer time, GMT+1, all year around.

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Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran

The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation.

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Sri Lanka former President Mahinda Rajapakse named as PM

In a shock move, Sri Lanka's president names his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new premier.

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Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran

The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45995724

Person arrested over US mail-bombings

The mail-bombing campaign in recent days has been aimed at critics of President Trump.

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Khashoggi fiancée snubs Trump invitation to White House

The murdered Saudi journalist's partner says the US leader is not sincere about finding out the truth.

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Man and woman fall to death from Yosemite National Park cliff

Officials say a man and woman were killed after they fell from Taft Point, a popular tourist lookout.

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Trump-Putin: US president invites Russia's leader to Washington

The formal invitation comes amid strained relations between the two countries.

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Megyn Kelly: Could 'blackface' row end TV anchor's career?

The future of Megyn Kelly, one of America's highest paid and best-known news anchors, is in doubt.

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Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people.

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Suspicious mail targets Trump critics Booker and Clapper

The latest packages were addressed to Democrat Cory Booker and ex-intelligence chief James Clapper.

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Woman who married herself 'to wed again'

A Ugandan radio host is raising funds for a woman under pressure to get married to go to university.

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Mrs Doubtfire child stars and Pierce Brosnan share sweet reunion

The classic film's former child stars get together with Pierce Brosnan for its 25th anniversary.

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Feine Sahne Fischfilet: Punk concert at Bauhaus cancelled

The left-wing band's concert was cancelled in eastern Germany over its "extreme" politics.

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Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence.

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India's Sabarimala: Over 2,000 arrested for blocking women from temple

Violent protesters had blocked women from entering a prominent Hindu shrine despite a court ruling.

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US alienation drives Japan and China into unlikely friendship

Growing alienation with Washington drives Tokyo and Beijing to boost economic and political ties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45989353

The Jinx's Robert Durst to stand trial for murder

The subject of HBO's documentary The Jinx will stand trial for the murder of Susan Berman in 2000.

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Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45990693

The corruption scandal marring India's CBI

India's government has dramatically fired the men at the top of its investigating agency, the CBI.

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Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears.

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Baby penguin with two 'gay' dads hatched in Sydney

Same-sex penguin couple Sphen and Magic have hatched their first foster chick at Sea Life Sydney.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45989813

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 October 2018

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45976882

Zakynthos earthquake: Greek island shaken by 6.4 tremor

The tremor caused no injuries but some damage to a local pier as well a 13th Century monastery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45988853

Khashoggi murder: Son arrives in US from Saudi Arabia

Salah Khashoggi had previously been under a Saudi travel ban because of his father's activities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45988533

Singapore trader denies laundering millions for North Korea

Tan Wee Beng is described as a "fugitive" from US justice but he denies all charges against him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45987533

Chinese kindergarten children injured in knife attack

At least 14 children at the Chongqing school were injured by a woman wielding a kitchen knife.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45987984

Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam

The singer, who was ordained as a priest in 1999, has now changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45987127

Caitlyn Jenner: Trump 'relentlessly attacking' trans people

The Republican activist says the president has "relentlessly attacked" the transgender community.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45987123

New 'Trojan horse' antibiotic promising

It uses a clever trick to sneak inside bacteria in order to kill the bugs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45983320

Rihanna-inspired model Adetutu is challenging tribal marking stereotypes

Nigerian model Adetutu is using social media to change the narrative of people with facial scarring.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45979761

Montreal museum partners with doctors to 'prescribe' art

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is launching a project that lets doctors prescribe museum visits.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45972348

Matthew Shepard: The murder that changed America

The death of a gay student, tortured and tied to a prairie fence two decades ago, shocked the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45968606

Wildlife trade: Why lion cubs are turning up across Europe

Cubs have been found in Paris and the Netherlands. Where do they come from? And who is buying them?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45970626

INF treaty: Putin shrugs off Trump’s nuclear arms move

Russia's president appears to relish mirroring President Trump's decision to scrap the INF treaty.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45976459

Who supports Brazil's far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro?

A closer look at the groups planning to vote for far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil.

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Chilli challenge spices up Georgian presidential vote

Georgians are set to vote for a new president but one of the favourites has sparked a spicy protest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45902014

Mail bomb investigators check Florida leads, say US media

Actor Robert De Niro and Vice-President Joe Biden are the latest to receive suspected bombs by post.

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Ireland presidential election: Voters set for polling day

Michael Higgins is the first incumbent in 50 years to face a challenge in his bid for a second term.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45979141

Tennis star reveals she has arthritis

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki was "shocked" to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but wants to be a role model for people with the condition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45984375

Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years.

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Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years.

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Children give sign language surprise to school janitor

Five and six year olds at a school in Tennessee came up with a special way to mark Mr James's birthday.

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US mail bomb threats: What we know about suspect packages

Prominent Democrats across the country have been sent suspicious packages. Here's what we know.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45983580

Chinese 'slap' reporter charged with assault

Chinese journalist Linlin Kong allegedly hit an activist at the Conservative Party conference.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45980563

Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000

The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate.

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Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000

The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate.

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Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September.

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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit reveals rare lung disease

Princess Mette-Marit has confirmed she has a form of fibrosis, which causes scarring of the lungs.

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China says Trump should swap iPhone for Huawei amid bugging claim

Beijing jokes off a New York Times report that Donald Trump's iPhone calls are being bugged.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45983330

Jordan flash floods: Students killed as bus swept away

A bus carrying students on a school trip is swept away near the Dead Sea, officials say.

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Florida schoolgirls arrested for 'satanic murder plot'

The pair, aged 11 and 12, planned to stab classmates to death and drink their blood, police say.

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On America's trail of destruction

Authorities have seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. It's a crisis that lines one major highway.

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Khashoggi murder: CIA director Gina Haspel 'heard killing tape'

Gina Haspel has listened to recordings which Turkey says capture the writer's killing, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45977041

Human urine bricks invented by South African students

Urea, sand and bacteria solidify at room temperature without the need for high-temperature kilns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45978942

Gaza protest image likened to famous Delacroix painting

A striking image of a Palestinian with a flag and sling is both admired and reviled on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-45975650

The times Trump has turned on media

The president's been called hypocritical by some after asking the media to stop "endless hostility".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45981730

Central European University makes last stand in Hungary

Central European University threatens to move most teaching to Vienna amid row over academic freedom.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45976454

Twitter earnings boosted by major sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major US soccer and baseball games.

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Desirée Mariottini murder: Migrants held in Italy over girl's death

Two men are held as the rape and murder of a 16 year old is seized upon by the populist right.

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New Jersey man breaks hip then wins $1m lottery

An 87-year-old man from Blackpool was taken to hospital after breaking his hip on the way to buying a lottery ticket but instead wins a mega million ticket in hospital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45977200

Inside Rockstar: The developer behind Red Dead Redemption 2

The western-style adventure is the first major release from Rockstar Games for eight years.

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Jamal Khashoggi's murder was 'premeditated': Saudi Arabia

A Saudi prosecutor says the Khashoggi murder in Istanbul was "premeditated", state TV reports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45979507

Suspect package 'found at De Niro restaurant'

Police investigate a package at the New York restaurant owned by the Taxi Driver actor, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45975447

Diddy pledges $1m to new school for disadvantaged students

The school, which is aimed at helping disadvantaged students, will open in New York in 2019.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45974730

French father jailed 'for rotting boys' teeth with Coke'

The eldest, aged four, had seven rotten teeth removed after being fed little but cake and Coca-Cola.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45977160

Mum's voice makes better smoke alarm for children

Many more children woke up to a voice-based alarm than a traditional one, a study found.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45968005

Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a "serious breach" of data protection laws, UK regulator says.

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BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes.

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Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed.

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Tesla delivers 'historic' $311m profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history.

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Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female president

Experienced diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde is chosen by lawmakers for the ceremonial position.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45976620

One man and a dog survive Siberian ordeal

Russian man survives three weeks lost in Siberian wilderness with his dog.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45967748

Sydney high school students hurt in syringe 'prank'

Police say eight teenagers were pricked by a needle in an incident at a Sydney high school.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45973777

Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45974020

Kenyan football teen plants trees for goals

Lesein Yes decided to combine his love of nature and football after hearing about deforestation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45876475

Falling stars challenge: China's twist on the young rich millennial meme

A meme of young privileged millennial life is reinvented in China as more than just flaunting wealth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45970776

Donald Trump: 'Stop endless hostility'

President Donald Trump has called on the media to "stop endless hostility".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45973851

#MeToo in Egypt: Women speak out about harassment

Nearly all Egyptian woman say they have faced harassment. Inspired by #MeToo, some are speaking out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45972897

Migrant caravan: What is it and why does it matter?

Thousands of migrants have been travelling by foot towards the US-Mexico border. Here's what we know.

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Ko Ko Korina: A bad cover version, the angry minister and Spiderman too

Imagine if Ed Sheeran badly covered Bohemian Rhapsody - that's akin to what just happened in Pakistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45961745

Deep division in Brazil's north-east, where 'life is real'

Brazil's poor Pernambuco state is deeply divided ahead of presidential elections on Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45965925

Letter from Africa: I was tortured in The Gambia

Lamin Cham explains why he wants to testify at The Gambia's new truth and reconciliation commission.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45917294

Why India needs to worry about climate change

The predicted consequences of global warming could be most devastating for South Asia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45949323

Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'

As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds?

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'Explosives' sent to Democrats and CNN were 'act of terror', says NYC mayor

Suspected explosives sent to CNN and senior Democrats are condemned by New York City's mayor.

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Sharp falls wipe out Wall Street's 2018 gains

US stock markets plunge on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day since August 2011.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45971791

Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests

The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45971538

US white supremacist leader Robert Rundo arrested in California

Robert Rundo and three other Rise Above Movement members are charged with inciting riots.

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Trump v Obama: Battle of the presidents

President Trump and President Obama are both on the campaign trail, but can their supporters say anything positive about their opposition?

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Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests

The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups.

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INF treaty: Russia 'will respond' to new US missiles in Europe

Russia will respond "in kind" if new US nuclear missiles are placed in Europe, President Putin says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45971537

Cameroon election: Mansion for poll official after Biya victory

A lavish home is planned for the head of Cameroon's Constitutional Council, the body that announces poll results.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45963720

Scientist bets his life on plants in air-tight 'mini-Earth'

Kurtis Baute is spending three days in an airtight dome to help educate people about climate change.

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XXXTentacion: Secret recording has domestic abuse and stabbing confession

The late rapper apparently admitted assaulting his girlfriend and stabbing nine people.

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South African rapper Jabulani 'HHP' Tsambo dies aged 38

Jabulani 'HHP' Tsambo made South African hip hop popular, singing in local languages.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45965096

Mullah Baradar: Taliban say founder 'freed by Pakistan'

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has reportedly been freed - and may take part in peace talks in Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45971366

Camera lens made of ice takes cool photos

Photographer Mathieu Stern made a camera lens from a chunk of an iceberg.

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Camera lens made of ice takes cool photos

Photographer Mathieu Stern made a camera lens from a chunk of an iceberg.

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Canadian rapper Jon James falls to his death in music video stunt

Jon James, 34, fell from the aircraft's wing after walking to the edge while shooting a music video.

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Facebook removes 8.7m child nudity images in three months

The firm has developed new software which automatically flags potential sexualised images of children.

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'Explosive device' sent to Hillary Clinton and Obama

The devices were sent to Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, the Secret Service says.

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Khashoggi murder: Crown prince due to speak at business forum

The Saudi crown prince will be watched for any comments on the death of the writer in Turkey.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45968185

Jumpei Yasuda: Japanese journalist held in Syria is safe

Jumpei Yasuda, who was seized by militants three years ago, confirms he is safe and well.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45954637

Finns escape screens in phone-free bar

A new cocktail bar in Finland has banned mobile phones.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45966275

How WhatsApp is being abused in Brazil's elections

Software is being used to scrape phone numbers and send thousands of messages in minutes.

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Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones

The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices

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Single-use plastics ban approved by European Parliament

Plastic items such as cutlery and straws would be banned in the EU under plans approved by MEPs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45965605

Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones

The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45963943

Harry Potter to 'inspire' budding India lawyers

The new course will explore social and class rights and the "enslavement of House Elves".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45949328

Escalator runs out of control in Rome

A number of people were injured when the escalator malfunctioned in the Italian capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45966565

The Lebanese artist painting over Beirut's civil war scars

Lebanese artist Jad El Khoury paints over the civil war bullet holes scarring Beirut's buildings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45958293

Jamal Khashoggi murder: What is Turkey's game with Saudi Arabia?

Turkey's President Erdogan has been restrained in his criticism of Saudi Arabia. Mark Lowen asks why.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45963642

Apple boss Tim Cook blasts 'weaponisation' of personal data and praises GDPR

The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45963935

Yemen crisis: Half of population facing 'pre-famine conditions'

The UN warns that survey work shows 14 million people are now entirely reliant on aid for survival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45964795

Britney thanks fans 20 years after Baby One More Time release

The singer posts a video on Instagram to mark two decades since Baby One More Time was released.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45962615

Shane Warne joins world cricket committee

Ex-Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne joins the MCC world cricket committee - which is chaired by his "ball of the century" victim Mike Gatting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45964120

Meghan's message of female empowerment

The Duchess of Sussex spoke in Fiji about the importance of women getting university education.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45965195

Plane bursts into flames on US motorway

A pilot has a lucky escape as a vintage plane crashes and burst into flames on a California motorway.

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Freddie Mercury's complex relationship with Zanzibar

A new film about the British rock band Queen throws the spotlight on the East African archipelago's famous son.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45900712

Apple boss Tim Cook praises GDPR and wants tough US privacy law

The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels.

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Winning ticket in $1.6bn US Mega Millions lottery jackpot

A winning ticket for the record-breaking jackpot was bought in South Carolina, lottery officials say.

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: World's longest sea crossing opens to quiet start

The $20bn bridge opened to much fanfare but traffic was light on its first day in operation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45961705

Dihya: female hero of Algerian resistance

Dihya, or Kahina, is a figure still celebrated today despite her story dating back to the 7th Century.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45954774

The city that gives you free beer for cycling

Ditching your car can now earn you rewards in northern Italy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45940844

Migrant caravan in pictures: A river of people moving north

Photojournalist Encarni Pindado documents the migrant caravan winding its way from Honduras towards the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45944166

Why author Judy Blume's classic novel still inspires fans

With a film of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret on its way, fans of the book talk about its impact on their lives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45912603

The Indian animal trainer who became a circus legend

The forgotten story of Damoo Dhotre, whose daredevil circus acts made him famous.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45950132

The battle to curb our appetite for concrete

Reducing our use of sand and cement cuts down on CO2 emissions and lessens the impact on the environment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45893549

Lion cub found in Paris apartment in France

Police in Paris have seized the six-week-old animal and arrested its owner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45961015

US white nationalist Richard Spencer's wife says he abused her

The wife of US alt-right figurehead Richard Spencer accused him of assault in divorce papers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45960094

Trump calls Khashoggi murder 'worst cover-up in history'

The US said it would revoke the visas of Saudi operatives suspected of killing of the journalist.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45960865

Six children dead in virus outbreak at US health centre

A dozen other children have also been infected by an adenovirus outbreak at a New Jersey health centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45959886

Nasa 'fixes' Hubble malfunction

Nasa believes it has fixed a malfunction with the Hubble telescope which threatened to limit the orbiting observatory's performance.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45955602

Trump: Saudi Arabia's handling of Khashoggi the 'worst cover-up ever'

The US President criticises Saudi Arabia's handling of Jamal Khashoggi's death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45960785

What would you do with $1.6 billion?

Americans are rushing to buy lottery tickets for the chance to find out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45961075

Trump and Putin plan Paris meeting

Trump aide John Bolton reveals the talks as he informs the Russians the US is ditching a key treaty.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45960585

Escalator 'collapses' at Rome metro station

Twenty people have been badly injured at the Repubblica station, Italian media report.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45960093

Journalist Megyn Kelly criticised for blackface comments

The American NBC host said she doesn't see what is so offensive about blackface costumes on Halloween.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45958483

Belgian robbers asked to come back - and arrested on their return

A shop owner asked them to come back when he had more money - when they did, they were arrested.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45958404

Russians choose 'heaven or just death'

'Grim Reaper' visits Russian town in prank over Putin's nuclear jibe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45958333

Groping suspect says Trump said it was OK to grab women

A man accused of groping a woman on a plane says the US president said grabbing women was OK.

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US Republican's relatives say he is 'wrong choice' for Nevada

A dozen family members of Republican Adam Laxalt pen an op-ed opposing his bid for governor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45955972

Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked.

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Italy budget rejected in unprecedented European Commission move

For the first time, the European Commission has told a member state to change its national budget.

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Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45953747

Sandra Day O’Connor, US Supreme Court first woman justice, has dementia

Justice O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the top court, says she is withdrawing from public life.

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Linus Torvalds returns to head Linux coding community

Mr Torvalds took a short break from the Linux world to get help to become more polite to engineers.

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Mobile app data sharing 'out of control'

Nearly 90% of apps on Google Play share data with Google parent Alphabet, researchers say.

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'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens

Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study.

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John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players

Slump in sales sparks move by department store chain, which will continue to sell Blu-ray players.

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Shipwreck found in Black Sea is 'world's oldest intact'

A Greek merchant ship dating back more than 2,400 years is found almost perfectly preserved.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45951132

Palestinian forces routinely arresting and torturing critics - HRW

Palestinians seen as disloyal are beaten and strung up by their own security forces, a report says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45951362

#PasDeVague: French teachers break silence on 'abuse' by students

A teen pointing a fake gun at his teacher angers others into revealing their own stories of bullying.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45951606

Nasa photographs rectangular iceberg

Nasa has released a striking photo of a rectangular iceberg floating in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45953252

London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm

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Self-driving school bus test halted in US

The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.

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Poisoned baby food: German jailed for attempted murder

A 54-year-old man is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for attempted murder and extortion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45951642

Kavanaugh case: Graffiti at Yale supports Blasey Ford

Quotes from Christine Blasey Ford's testimony appear across the prestigious law school's campus.

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Self-driving school bus test halted in US

The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45950962

Gilberto Benetton: Co-founder of fashion chain dies

Gilberto Benetton is credited with masterminding the firm's expansion into a multi-billion euro giant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45950372

AI painting to go under the hammer

A painting created by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie's this week.

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Smart speakers could be speaking Welsh

Smart speakers using Welsh are a key aim in a new Welsh Government technology strategy.

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World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.

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Khashoggi death: Turkey to reveal 'naked truth' on killing

President Erdogan is due to address his party on the killing of the Saudi critic in Istanbul.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45949742

George Soros: Bomb squad blow up suspect package near billionaire's home

The FBI investigates after a suspected letter bomb is found at the billionaire's New York home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45949737

World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.

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World's longest sea bridge: Aerial shots over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai crossing

It connects Hong Kong with mainland China, but the mega-bridge is not without controversy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45949752

Bible Museum says five of its Dead Sea Scrolls are fake

Five of the fragments are removed from display after tests indicate they are modern forgeries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45948986

Invictus Games: Athlete comforted in moving on-court moment

UK competitor Paul Guest was embraced by his team-mate after being unsettled by a helicopter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45947762

Testing Trump's migrant caravan claims

The recent caravan of Central American migrants has clearly been on the president's radar. How true are his claims?

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A 'new country' with no borders

In the current climate of aggression and competition between countries and their leaders, the Good Country aspires to change the way that nations interact.

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US mid-terms latest: The mystery of the vanishing candidate

Today's round-up includes an unexpected piece of advice, a Trump bump and a beautiful friendship.

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The places where too many are fat and too many are thin

Up to 90% of countries are suffering from a double burden of under and over-nutrition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45878325

South Africa shocked by live rape trial of Timothy Omotoso

A televised rape trial in South Africa of a Nigerian televangelist prompts a furious backlash.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45940338

Ask America: How Americans think Trump affects their life

We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45945054

Amy Schumer announces pregnancy on Instagram

The comedian announced the news via a friend's Instagram story, and a photoshopped picture.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45947820

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it.

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Khashoggi death: US meets Saudi crown prince despite criticism

The US treasury chief's meeting in Riyadh comes amid an outcry over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Foreign maids on 'hell' of kafala jobs in Middle East

Millions of African and Asian women work as maids in the Gulf. They have few rights and abuse is rife.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45940245

Why do Trump's Saudi job numbers keep growing?

It started as 40,000 jobs and ended up as a million. The president can't seem to settle on a figure.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45947409

Donald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal

The US president says Russia has violated a key nuclear treaty, which he has threatened to abandon.

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Joachim Ronneberg: Norwegian who stopped Nazis' nuclear plans dies

Joachim Ronneberg, who has died aged 99, led team who sabotaged a Nazi nuclear facility in 1943.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45946014

Koreas to remove guns and guard posts from Panmunjom 'truce town'

The move aims to reduce tensions at Panmunjom where troops from both sides face each other.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45946924

YouTube pours money into how-to videos

The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45940777

US teen is new Tetris world champion

A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship

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US teen is new Tetris world champion

A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship

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YouTube pours money into how-to videos

The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.

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Hurricane Willa: Mexico issues warning over 'extremely dangerous' storm

The "potentially catastrophic" storm Willa is expected to make landfall on Tuesday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45944234

Halloween: Jamie Lee Curtis reboot breaks US box office record

The slasher is the biggest debut ever for a film with a female lead over 55 years old.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45938593

Are we heading back to a nuclear arms race?

The decision to walk away from the nuclear treaty holds far-reaching diplomatic consequences.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45942439

Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race

The site responds to claims it's "misleading" users with the choices of promotional shots it offers.

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In pictures: Rome suffers freak hailstorm and flooding

The Italian capital is hit overnight with flash flooding and giant hail in a wave of extreme weather.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45938879

Australia evacuates children off Nauru

The move comes amid reports of a mental health crisis affecting young people on the island.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45943094

Willy Wonka actress Diana Sowle dies, aged 88

The actress was best known for her role as the mother of Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45938584

Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: World's longest sea bridge in pictures

The 55km bridge and tunnel linking Hong Kong to mainland China via Macau is set to open, years late.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-43779631

Five things to know about Red Dead Redemption 2

The hotly anticipated video game is released this week.

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#WeWontBeErased: Outcry over memo proposing US transgender change

A report in the New York Times suggests a government memo proposes fixing gender on birth genitalia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45939524

New York police body-worn cameras recalled after explosion

Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45940774

Can a girl from the Bronx become the next K-pop star?

A training centre in New York City is teaching hopefuls on how to break into K-pop.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45897783

Dutch 'silly walks' crossing is a hit

A Dutch town has installed an official 'silly walks' road crossing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45938724

New York police body-warn cameras recalled after explosion

Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution".

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