Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

Doan Thi Huong pleads guilty to a lesser charge of causing injury, and could be freed as soon as May.

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Four things to expect this week

Two major new building projects open at last, and a huge trial begins in Asia.

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India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi to contest from two seats

The Congress party president will for the first time contest India's election from a southern state.

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Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be 'Reiwa'

Japan's current era will end in a month when Emperor Akihito steps down in a historic abdication.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles

The Grammy-nominated rapper was shot outside his clothing shop in South Central Los Angeles.

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Venezuela crisis: Opposition's Guaidó awaits army support

Juan Guaidó tells the BBC that backing from the armed forces is needed to change the government.

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Natalia Fileva: Russia airline co-owner dies in private jet crash

Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women and S7's major shareholder, dies in a German air crash.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47769119

Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem?

Over the last few years crime documentaries are everywhere, but ethical questions remain.

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Uncovering Nazi massacre of Jews on Belarus building site

A thousand victims of Brest's wartime Jewish ghetto have been found as the city wakes up to its past.

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Letter from Africa: 'We're not cleaners' - sexism amid Sudan protests

Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse.

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Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work.

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Algeria protests: Bouteflika appoints new government

The country's embattled president has overseen a major reshuffle as anti-government protests continue.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47768030

Ukraine election: What would a comic president mean?

The actor played the president on TV and is now well placed to land the role for real.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47769118

New Orleans mayor to apologise for 1891 lynching of Italian-Americans

The 1891 killing of 11 Italian-Americans is thought to be the largest US lynching ever recorded.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47767421

F1: Hamilton wins after Leclerc failure

Lewis Hamilton inherits victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine problem hits runaway leader Charles Leclerc's Ferrari.

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Ukraine election: Comedian leads presidential contest - exit poll

Volodymyr Zelenskiy played the president on TV - now exit polls have him winning the the first round.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47767440

Algeria protests: Tycoon Ali Haddad 'arrested at Tunisia border'

Ali Haddad is a long-time backer of embattled President Bouteflika who is facing calls to step down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47766646

IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz

The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47764792

Pope Francis visits Morocco

Highlights of the pontiff's weekend visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47767224

Xenophobic attacks spark South African response

The foreign minister calls an urgent meeting after three die and 50 are forced to leave their homes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47765863

Dismay after Trump moves to cut aid to Central America

The US president wants to cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in order to stem migration.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Gaza violence: Crossings reopen after negotiated 'calm'

The move comes a day after several Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47765054

Turkey local elections: Erdogan to fight for nation's confidence

With the country in an economic slump, the vote is widely seen as a referendum on the president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47764393

North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47764093

Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47763179

Ukraine election: Comedian is front runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47763176

Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration

A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47763174

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47747400

Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47763314

Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47720417

US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47711020

How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47733198

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47735412

The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47743376

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47735804

Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt

The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47760473

Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47759565

Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods destroy homes and lives

At least 32 people die as rains hit an area where drought forced many from their homes last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47760358

Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47761045

Ethiopian pilot: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47759966

Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47760355

US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants forced to sleep outside as US border patrol says processing facilities are overwhelmed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47759311

Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta

The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47759958

Gaza rallies to mark 'Great Return' protest anniversary

The rallies on the border fence with Israel began a year ago and left at least 189 Palestinians dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47758369

Facebook to consider live video restrictions after NZ attacks

Sheryl Sandberg promises to explore limits on who can live-stream video, following the NZ attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47758455

New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47756518

Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47736576

Food faux pas: Is there a right way to cut a bagel?

A debate is raging online about the correct way to cut a bagel. We asked Americans for their reactions to other food faux pas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/47756228

Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge

Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47757780

Mozambique cyclone: 'I hope that help arrives soon'

Two weeks on from Cyclone Idai, BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports on the on-going problems in Mozambique.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47751265

Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup celebration barred by judge

The judge said the celebration was not "compatible with the process of democratic reconstruction".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47757616

Slovakia: Zuzana Caputova front runner in presidential election

If elected, political newcomer Zuzana Caputova will be Slovakia's first female president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47756368

New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan

In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47729398

Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine

The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47750935

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689385

Letter from Africa: Fighting 'uniform hairstyles' in Kenya

Amid a court case about discrimination on the basis of a hairstyle, what's the state of Kenyan hair?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47721869

Indigenous Australians turned away from Adelaide Oval AFL match

Adelaide Oval said that instructions were misinterpreted by staff and it has since apologised.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47755936

Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM

Jody Wilson-Raybould has released documents and audio related to the SNC-Lavalin affair.

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Mueller report: Congress to get redacted version 'by mid-April'

US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47752682

Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47747357

Venezuela crisis: Red Cross 'set to supply crucial aid'

Aid could start in two weeks, the group says, but there is no official confirmation from ministers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47750729

Lyft shares surge over 20% in market debut

The ride-hailing company's shares jump 21% in the much anticipated flotation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47741990

Gaza's disability crisis

After a year of protests at Gaza's border fence with Israel, Palestinians are suffering life-changing injuries

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47745914

Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist.

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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

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Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right.

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Bangladesh fire: Emergency exits in Dhaka high-rise 'were locked'

At least 25 people were killed in the fire that engulfed the tower block in Bangladesh on Thursday.

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Paris attacks: Jawad Bendaoud jailed for sheltering jihadists

Jawad Bendaoud, who lent his flat to two jihadists, is sentenced on appeal to four years in prison.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47751715

Grand Canyon: Tourist plunges to his death taking photos

There have been two separate deaths reported at the tourist attraction this week.

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Agnes Varda: Influential film-maker dies at 90

Agnes Varda, who has died aged 90, spoke to the BBC's Talking Movies in December.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47752925

Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-47745641

Italy coalition in bitter row over sexual violence law

The populist government argues over revenge porn and chemical castration for sex offenders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47748325

George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47744566

Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47741343

Algeria: police fire tear gas at protesters

Demonstrators take to the streets days after the army called for the removal of President Bouteflika.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47746938

Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo

The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47750025

Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse.

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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah released from jail after five years

The family of Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was jailed in 2013 for protesting, say he has been freed.

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Boxer's kiss 'unwelcome and unlawful'

Boxing chiefs in California suspend Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev's licence after he "forcibly" kisses a female reporter on the lips during an interview.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47744247

NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47747355

Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine.

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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

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Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data.

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Norway's Kon-Tiki museum to return Easter Island artefacts

Thousands of artefacts were taken from the Chilean island by famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl in 1956.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47745112

Agnes Varda: Influential film director dies at 90

Agnes Varda was one of Europe's most acclaimed film-makers, with films like Cleo from 5 to 7.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47745841

Rammstein video: German rock band causes outrage with Nazi clip

The nine-minute-long video features band members dressed up as Nazi concentration camp prisoners

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47745071

Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has Chinese women hooked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47743791

Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47745191

Saravana Bhavan: India 'dosa king' life sentence upheld

P Rajagopalan was convicted for planning the murder of one of his employees.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47744071

Jussie Smollett: Actor ordered to pay $130,000 to cover police time

The Empire actor is given seven days to pay costs for his assault case, which was dropped this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47744351

Pink lake in Australia attracts and delights tourists

The spectacular natural phenomenon, caused by salt levels and algae, draws a crowd of admirers in summer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47742473

'Russian hoax is finally dead', Trump tells Michigan rally

The US president rails against opponents at his first political rally since the Mueller report.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47742674

Duo in Liverpool band Her's killed in US crash

The Liverpool-based duo and their tour manager are killed in an accident on the way to a gig in California.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-47742694

Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist is arrested again

Founder of Rappler news website Maria Ressa is detained at Manila airport on fraud charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47742641

Trump backs off proposed Special Olympics funding cuts

Mr Trump faced backlash after his education secretary defended slashing $17.6m from the organisation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47741015

World first as living HIV patient donates kidney in US

In a breakthrough, US doctors successfully transplant a kidney from one HIV-positive patient to another

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47739866

Conmen posed as French foreign minister to steal €8 million, police say

Police say three men built an exact replica of the minister's office in order to con a businessman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47741880

Slovakia election: Liberal Caputova bucks Europe's populist trend

Zuzana Caputova is new to Slovak politics, but she is the front-runner in Saturday's presidential poll.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47719370

Christchurch attacks: National remembrance service held

Cat Stevens is among performers at a memorial for the 50 people killed in two mosque shootings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47742313

Russian space pioneer Valery Bykovsky dies aged 84

Valery Bykovsky, who holds the record for the longest solo spaceflight in history, dies aged 84.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47741793

Justin Trudeau sorry for 'thank you' remark to protester

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says his remark to an indigenous protester "lacked respect".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47740546

Climate change: Global impacts 'accelerating' - WMO

The World Meteorological Organization says that the physical and financial impacts of global warming are speeding up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47723577

College admissions scandal: Ex-Yale football coach pleads guilty to fraud

Former Yale coach Rudy Meredith was one of 50 people charged in the college admissions scandal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47738370

Venezuela crisis: Guaidó banned from office for 15 years

Venezuela's state comptroller says the opposition leader's financial statements are questionable.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47739510

Saudi women's rights activists temporarily released

The three, named as Eman al-Nafjan, Aziza al-Yousef and Roqaya al-Mohareb, still face jail terms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47731946

Chad - where social media has been cut for a year

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago.

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Venezuela crisis: Russia hits out at 'boorish' Trump

The US president said Russia should "get out" of Venezuela after the deployment of its troops there.

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Farkhad Akhmedov wins $436m superyacht in divorce fight

Russian businessman Farkhad Akhmedov wins back his vessel in a Dubai court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47737292

Pope says hand-kiss recoil was 'question of hygiene'

A video of the Pope pulling away from worshippers attempting to kiss his hand went viral.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47736614

'Give us our social media back'

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47733383

Russia mayor sworn in with Star Wars tune in Belgorod

The city's cultural chief quits over the musical mix-up - but the new mayor is unfazed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47735406

R. Kelly accuser breaks silence: 'I'm not ashamed any more'

Hairdresser Lanita Carter says watching R. Kelly's explosive TV interview prompted her to speak out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47733724

Ex-spy linked to Congo assassination plot found dead

The man is linked to a plot to kill the former head of Congo's presidential guard Ferdinand Mbaou.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47731944

Jussie Smollett: Donald Trump says case is 'embarrassment'

The US president says the FBI will be investigating after all charges were dropped against the actor.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47732733

Scientology church shooting: Man with sword shot dead in LA

Two police officers were wounded by gunfire during the fatal shooting in Los Angeles.

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Garfield phones beach mystery finally solved after 35 years

For years, novelty phones appear on Brittany's beaches - but the source is finally found.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47732553

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities.

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Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women.

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Bangladesh fire: Deadly blaze hits Banani building in Dhaka

At least seven people die and dozens are feared trapped by fire in an office block in Bangladesh's capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47733063

'World's longest salt cave' discovered in Israel

The cave is near the desert site where the Bible says Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47731943

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47735043

Rap song erased from US country chart

Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road was in the top 20 until chart compilers decided it wasn't country enough.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47731863

Ebola disbelief widespread in DR Congo hotspots

The study's authors say mistrust of health workers is making it much harder to tackle the disease.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47732013

Iceland's Wow airline stops flying

The carrier says it has ceased operations and passengers should book with other airlines.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47731043

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed.

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Migrant ship capture: Maltese armed forces take control of hijacked tanker

A special operations team seizes the tanker hijacked by migrants who did not want to return to Libya.

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Two killed in 'senseless act' after gunman opens fire on Seattle street

A man shot at drivers and at a bus in what police describe as a "random, senseless act".

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Austria considers disbanding far-right group over donation from NZ suspect

Authorities confirm far-right leader Martin Sellner received money from Christchurch mosque attack suspect.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47729025

Woman gives birth, has twins a month later

Doctors in Bangladesh performed a Caesarean on her after discovering she had twins in a second uterus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47729118

Mission Shakti: Space debris warning after India destroys satellite

US says it is studying an anti-satellite weapon test, which India says has made it a space power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47729568

California tests earthquake alerts

People in Downtown Oakland, California received the first public earthquake alert in the US.

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Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed.

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Boeing announces fixes for its 737 Max aircraft

The US planemaker is making cockpit alterations in the plane model involved in two fatal crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47722258

'Fake' Botticelli painting is the real deal, English Heritage says

A supposed copy of a 15th Century masterpiece is actually found to have been created in his studio.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47726017

Venezuela crisis: Guaidó calls on supporters to take to streets over blackouts

The opposition leader urges supporters to take to the street as blackouts worsen a national crisis.

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Indonesia foils Komodo dragon smuggling gang

Five reptiles are rescued along with other endangered animals as police make arrests in East Java.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47729022

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians go on strike

The musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra go on strike over pay and the future of their pension program.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47729208

Can you stop your parents sharing photos of you online?

Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of her daughter Apple without her permission - was she wrong?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47722427

Internet access in Africa - Are mesh networks the future?

Residents in a rural South African community get cheap online access from a network they own and run.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47723967

India space: Has the country become a superpower in the stars?

Why is India in space and what is it doing there? BBC Reality Check takes a look.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47706047

Charlottesville murderer Fields pleads guilty to hate crimes

James Alex Fields was jailed last December after driving his car into a crowd of counter-protesters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47727275

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mike Lee talk 'Green New Deal'

Star Wars and climate change - two lawmakers deliver very different views on the "Green New Deal".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47726957

Rescued migrants hijack merchant ship near Libya - reports

More than 100 migrants are said to have acted after they were told they be taken back to Libya.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47725242

Viking Sky: Engine failure blamed on 'low oil levels'

Norwegian authorities say shortage led to an automatic engine shutdown to prevent a full breakdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47727267

Explaining the US measles outbreak

According to officials there are 314 cases of measles currently reported in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47727287

Burundi girls held for defacing president's photo freed

The charges against the three schoolgirls, accused of "insulting the head of state", still stand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47720542

Youth minister tells child rapper to hang up his mike

A Ugandan MP has said that the child rapper Fresh Kid is working illegally.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47718761

Lithuania convicts Russians of Soviet-era war crimes

A former Soviet defence minister is among those convicted in absentia over a bloody 1991 crackdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47725239

Time-lapse captures Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupting

Webcam footage shows one of Mexico's most active volcanoes spewing out molten lava and gas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47726477

British-Canadian AI expert Geoffrey Hinton wins Turing Award

Geoffrey Hinton shares this year's award with two other leading figures in artificial intelligence.

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Britain's 'bullied' chatbots fight back

Chatbot designers are writing witty responses to abusive messages.

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Jussie Smollett: Mayor says case makes Chicago look foolish

The Empire actor, who escaped hate hoax charges, "abused the city of Chicago", says the city leader.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47723017

French Roma attacked over false 'man in van' kidnap rumours

The spectre of a suspicious foreigner in a white van resulted in violence against France's Roma.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47719257

Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

The social network says that changing your birth year to 2007 won't launch a colourful design on the site.

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Road safety: UK set to adopt vehicle speed limiters

The EU plans to make the technology mandatory from 2022 and the UK says it will follow suit.

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Weather Channel sued for $125m over storm chase death

The lawsuit alleges two Weather Channel workers hit a storm spotter while chasing a tornado.

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Rafael Henzel, Chapecoense plane crash survivor, dies after football game

Rafael Henzel, who survived the Brazilian team's plane crash, has a heart attack playing football.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47717378

Meng Hongwei: China to prosecute former Interpol chief

Meng Hongwei, who was arrested while visiting China last year, is accused of taking bribes

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47718827

Cardi B explains why she 'drugged and robbed' men

The rapper says "I did what I had to do to survive" while working as a stripper before finding fame.

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Austria police arrest IS plot suspect in Vienna raid

The suspected Islamic State supporter is believed to have tried to derail trains in Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47719402

Entebbe pilot Michel Bacos who stayed with hostages dies

Michel Bacos was hailed a hero for refusing to abandon his passengers during the 1976 hostage crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47719367

Aluminium firm cyber-attack cost at least £25.6m

Norsk Hydro is still recovering from the attack, with one part of the company remaining "at a standstill".

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Climate change: Drilling in 'Iceberg Alley'

The huge blocks of ice that drift away from Antarctica have a story to tell about Earth's past - and its future.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47711600

UK man arrested fleeing Australia on jet ski, police say

He almost reached Papua New Guinea before being captured on a remote island, police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47714829

Road safety: EU plans vehicle speed limiters from 2022

The UK is urged to adopt similar rules to those provisionally approved by the EU, even after Brexit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47715415

Austrian far-right activist probed over links to Christchurch attacks

Police investigate a donation to Martin Sellner, possibly from the suspect in the Christchurch attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47715696

Indian police seize $80m 'bribes' in election raids

Indian elections are notorious for bribery - voters are wooed with cash, alcohol and freebies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47114401

The first ever non-stop balloon flight across the globe

The first ever non-stop balloon flight across the globe

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47706974

New York county declares measles outbreak emergency

Unvaccinated children are barred from public spaces after 153 cases in Rockland County, New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47715169

Cathay Pacific to buy budget airline Hong Kong Express

The airline will pay $628m for Hong Kong Express, a low-cost carrier which operates flights across Asia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47715426

The two sides in the Jussie Smollett case

The star insists he's been truthful, but Chicago's mayor calls dropping all charges a "whitewash of justice".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47712761

Children's joy at seeing dolls that look like them

A former social worker noticed that some children could not buy dolls that look like them. So she fixed that.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47675381

Female rally champion Tuta Mionki on driving change

Kenyan rally navigator Tuta Mionki is making history with her success in a male-dominated sport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47653321

Longleat: Koala conservation scheme 'working despite death'

Longleat Safari Park says its project is still helping koalas despite criticism after one animal died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47708374

Where is the Islamic State group still active around the world?

Iraq and Syria continue to see the most IS attacks, but the group is active in many other countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47691006

India election 2019: PM Narendra Modi's Tamil Nadu problem

Narendra Modi has been trying to connect with voters in Tamil Nadu. But is it working?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47664721

Ukraine election: Will comic outsider beat 38 others?

A comedian livens up Ukraine's presidential election, as many voters feel let down by politicians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47654242

Yemen hospital strike: Seven killed at Kitaf facility

The missile strike left staff and children dead at the medical facility, says Save the Children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47711413

Islamic State group: What next for the families?

Kurdish authorities in northern Syria are struggling to cope with the thousands of captured IS families.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47714300

Italy bus attack: Salvini approves hero's citizenship

Ramy Shehata, 13, alerted police after the driver allegedly threatened to kill 51 children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47710443

Venezuela crisis: Day off as fresh power cuts shut down services

Power cuts have hit most of the nation, closing down hospitals, public transport and water supply.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47713150

Russian protestor first to be fined under Russian law

An 18-year-old man was found guilty of encouraging minors to take part in an illegal protest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47710005

Is Pope Francis kissing goodbye to ring tradition?

On Monday, the Pontiff snapped his hand away from 19 people trying to kiss the ring on his hand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47713530

North Korea's Madrid embassy intruder contacted FBI, judge says

The leader of a break-in at North Korea's embassy in Spain contacted the FBI, a Spanish judge says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47704353

African migration: Five things we've learnt

Many young people want to leave but often for other African countries, a new survey shows.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47705944

Jussie Smollett: 'I have been truthful since day one'

Actor Jussie Smollett speaks after prosecutors drop all charges for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack.

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Kyrgyz debate renaming capital

Proposal to rename Kyrgyz capital city meets cool reception.

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Pope's ring-kissing controversy not what it seems

A widely-shared video shows the Pope recoiling from the faithful - but there's more to the story.

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Huawei shows off flagship camera phone

Two new smartphones from Huawei use artificial intelligence to create better exposures.

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Three-unique-words 'map' used to rescue mother and child

How three words - "weekend", "foggy" and "earphones" - rescued a mother and child after a car crash.

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Algeria army urges removal of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Algeria army chief calls for President Bouteflika to be declared unfit to rule after weeks of unrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47710945

Charges against Jussie Smollett 'dropped'

Prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett which alleged he staged a homophobic attack - US media

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47711535

Purdue Pharma settles opioid lawsuit for $270m

The drug company owned by the wealthy Sackler dynasty is facing 2,000 claims over its painkiller.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47710332

Yale revokes student's admission over '$1.2m bribe'

The family was allegedly part of the same scheme as celebrities Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47709546

Kvitova knifeman jailed for eight years

Her playing left hand was severely injured after the attack in her Czech Republic home in 2016.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47706725

Horned pit viper and tree frogs found at Indian airport

Nine boxes of rare animals were taken from a passenger by customs officials at Chennai airport in India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47706600

Helicopters help combat Baku shopping centre fire

The fire broke out at a five-storey shopping mall in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47706599

Elephant in 'bad mood' joins commute in Chinese town

The animal wrecked several cars in the Chinese city of Meng’a after being forced out of its herd.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47710663

EU backs controversial copyright law

The Copyright Directive was backed by 348 MEPs, with 278 against.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47708144

Indonesia theme park censors mermaid statues' breasts

The mermaid statues' breasts are covered with a golden chest wrap at Jakarta's Ancol Dreamland.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47704468

Royal Albert Hall singer asked to change 'pro-EU' dress

Opera singer Anna Patalong had chosen to wear a yellow dress, featuring a blue sash with yellow stars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47705334

New Zealand bridge washed away in heavy storm

Dramatic footage has emerged of a traffic bridge on the South Island being washed away in a storm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47703741

Manet, Picasso and Cezanne works renamed after black models

Black models are finally centre stage in an exhibition of masterpieces at Paris's Musée d'Orsay.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47705284

EU backs controversial copyright law

The Copyright Directive was backed by 348 MEPs, with 278 against.

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Facebook, YouTube sued over Christchurch shootings video

A French Muslim group launches legal action over the way disturbing footage of the shootings was shared.

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Islamic State group: Syria's Kurds call for international tribunal

The Kurdish-led administration in northern Syria says it is overwhelmed with thousands of jihadists.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47704464

Euro MPs vote on ending summer time

EU states may be able to abolish daylight saving time, which is currently mandatory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47704345

Snowden helper arrives in Canada after being granted asylum

Edward Snowden has thanked Canada for resettling a mother and daughter who sheltered him in Hong Kong.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47705770

Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan ex-PM granted bail for health reasons

The ex-leader, jailed for corruption, has been released for six weeks to receive medical treatment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47704199

Breast ironing: 'I remember screaming a lot'

A woman tells of the pain she experienced as a child being subjected to breast ironing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47700504

Thailand election: Thaksin alleges 'irregularities'

The former Thai PM alleges to BBC Thai that there were "a lot of irregularities" in Sunday's election.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47702747

Nirav Modi: Billionaire's art to be auctioned

Indian diamond trader Nirav Modi was arrested in the UK and is wanted in India for alleged bank fraud.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47702475

Stolen Picasso portrait of Dora Maar found after 20 years

The painting, Buste de Femme (Dora Maar), was stolen from a Saudi sheikh's yacht in 1999.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47704194

Fart bullying case: Engineer contests A$1.8m court ruling

David Hingst says his boss at a Melbourne firm caused "stress" by breaking wind six times a day.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47702527

In pictures: Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache's London house

The house of Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache has become London's newest museum.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47693440

Nasa's first all-female spacewalk scrapped over spacesuit sizes

The US space agency cites the lack of medium-size spacesuits that fit best female astronauts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47703734

Conor McGregor: Ex-UFC champion announces retirement

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he has decided to retire from the sport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/47703294

Venezuela crisis: Fresh power cuts black out Caracas

Two major electricity cuts in just a few hours plunge Caracas into darkness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47703864

US-Mexico border wall: Pentagon authorises $1bn transfer

President Trump declared a national emergency to bypass Congress and divert funds for the project.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47702152

Thailand election: Evidence of ‘irregularities’ says ex-PM Thaksin

The former PM, who remains influential, told the BBC he was worried by the election process.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47702524

Australian gun laws: One Nation party 'sought NRA money' in US

The minor One Nation party discussed softening Australia's strict gun laws with the NRA, videos show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47701467

Joshua Boyle: Canadian ex-hostage in court on assault charges

Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle's estranged wife is one of the alleged victims, a court hears.

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Airbus secures multi-billion dollar jet order from China

It comes as rival Boeing works to rebuild confidence in its 737 Max aircraft after two fatal crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47702044

Mexico demands apology from Spain and the Vatican over conquest

President López Obrador says the indigenous peoples were subjected to human rights abuses.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47701876

All you need to know about Michael Avenatti's arrest

The ex-lawyer for Stormy Daniels has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort Nike for $20m.

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The ex-poachers saving snow leopards in Russia

In Sailugemsky National Park, snow leopards have found an unlikely ally - ex-poachers

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47698317

Is China's fishing fleet taking all of West Africa's fish?

The BBC investigates illegal and unsustainable fishing off the west coast of Africa to find out how one of the most fertile ecosystems on earth has been pushed to the brink.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47698314

Brexit debate: Do petitions ever work?

More than five million people have signed a petition against Brexit - but do petitions ever work?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47693506

The amateur sleuth who searched for a body - and found one

An indigenous mother goes missing in North Dakota. Why did it take a volunteer group to bring her home?

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‘Exonerated’: Arkansans celebrate Mueller report’s findings

Enthusiasm for the president has not dimmed in Russellville, where locals cheer an "exonerated" Mr Trump.

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How a Chinese firm fell victim to intellectual property theft

Business owner Frank Liu, a victim of IP theft, says ideas should be protected like "human rights".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689065

The web burglars trying to break in every second

Tackling the "grey noise" of potentially malicious web traffic is a full-time job for IT teams.

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Flash floods kill at least 17 in southern Iran

Flood warnings have been issued in almost all provinces including the capital Tehran.

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Ethiopian Airlines 'sticking with Boeing'

Chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam says the firms will be linked "well into the future".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47697269

Apple launches its own credit card and TV shows

The tech giant confirmed that it was branching out into personal finance and TV streaming at a live event in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47697647

Sandy Hook victim's father apparently took his own life

Police say the father of a girl who was killed in the 2012 shooting appears to have taken his own life.

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Iran flood: Dozens killed and homes damaged after heavy rain

People have died and homes have been damaged after heavy rains caused severe flooding across Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47700031

Viewpoint: Mueller called it (largely) right on Trump

Everyone but the public came out ahead, says legal expert Jonathan Turley - Trump, Democrats and the media.

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Apple launches its own credit card and TV shows

The tech giant confirmed that it was branching out into personal finance and TV streaming at a live event in the US.

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Trump hints at payback for 'evil' enemies over Mueller report

Mr Trump says the Mueller inquiry, which cleared him of collusion, was based on "a false narrative".

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Golan Heights: Trump signs order recognising occupied area as Israeli

The US leader signs a presidential declaration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47697717

Fairground workers riot in French city of Le Mans

Riot police battle protesters angry at not being allowed to set up stall in the centre of Le Mans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47697439

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels lawyer accused of fraud

Michael Avenatti is charged with trying to extort more than $20m from sports apparel giant Nike.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47699802

Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket hits house

Israel blamed the militant group Hamas after seven Israelis were injured in a rocket attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47698428

US v China: Lessons from ancient Greek historian Thucydides

Thucydides lived more than 2,400 years ago. So what's he got to say about US-China relations?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47601626

Turkish jets 'harassed my helicopter' - Greek PM

Alexis Tsipras said Turkish fighter jets entered Greek airspace on independence day

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47692529

Cesare Battisti: Italian ex-militant admits to murders

The former member of a far-left group is being held in Italy after living for decades on the run.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47696779

Reimann family firm reveals Nazi slave past in Germany

The Reimanns - big investors in popular consumer brands - discover dark links to the Nazi period.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47692099

Saudi Arabia sisters given humanitarian visa and leave Hong Kong

The women, aged 18 and 20, say they spent six months hiding in Hong Kong after fleeing their family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47695889

Gaza rocket: Seven hurt as Israeli home is destroyed

Seven people, including three children, are injured as a rocket lands north of the city of Tel Aviv.

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Costa Rica motorbike race erupts into trackside fight

The fight broke out mid-race while other riders in the Costa Rican national championship rode past

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Riders fight during motorbike race

Riders Marion Calvo and Jorge Martinez have been banned from racing for two years after fighting on the track at Costa Rica's National Motorbike Championship.

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#FreeOurGirls: Twitter users back detained Burundi schoolgirls

Three Burundian schoolgirls were arrested for defacing a photo of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

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Russian top cop faces down Sherlock gags

Russia's chief investigator used a magnifying glass to view his laptop to much online amusement.

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Mali attack: Behind the Dogon-Fulani violence in Mopti

Dogon-Fulani tensions have existed for a while but what is behind the increase in communal killings?

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Britons get 'bad deal' from broadband giants

Slow speeds and poor value for money top lists of complaints about big UK broadband providers.

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Autonomy sale the focus of the UK's biggest fraud trial

Hewlett-Packard sues Autonomy founder Mike Lynch for almost £4bn over 2011 sale of his company.

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Automation could replace 1.5 million jobs, says ONS

In England, the jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation.

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Is Apple about to expand its TV business?

With iPhone sales slowing, could the tech giant be about to announce a move into subscription TV?

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Caster Semenya: UN criticises 'humiliating' rule

The United Nations says plans to classify female athletes by their testosterone levels, put forward by athletics' governing body, "contravene international human rights".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47690512

'Historic day' - French-German parliament meets

One hundred politicians from France and Germany meet for their first joint parliamentary session.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47692475

Chinese student Wangzhen Lu kidnapped in Canadian car park

Police say there was a "significant" level of violence involved. The motive remains unknown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47692731

Dr Dre removes university boast post about daughter

He said his daughter got in to USC 'all on her own' but was criticised over large college donation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47691965

Africa Eye: On the front line of Nigeria’s energy crisis

Meet the men and women connecting - and sometimes disconnecting - residents of the city of Port Harcourt.

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Scott Walker: A life in music in pictures

The star, who has died aged 76, first found fame in the 1960s with The Walker Brothers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-47691887

Mueller report: Trump triumphant after being cleared of collusion

The US president claims he was exonerated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47692535

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal steps down amid crisis

Naresh Goyal had previously refused to step down from the cash-strapped airline.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47693075

From concert halls of Venezuela to busking

Rosana Garcia once played the violin in a philharmonic orchestra in Venezuela. Now she is busking on the streets of Bogota.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47674273

British no more: UK citizens face Brexit dilemma

Austria rarely allows dual citizenship, and for some Britons this is a problem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47536982

Seven injured as Gaza rocket hits home in central Israel

It is the furthest a Palestinian rocket has reached in Israel since a 2014 conflict in Gaza.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47689684

Asia stocks: Markets sink as global growth jitters spread

Investors dumped Asian stocks in favour of safer bonds as concerns about the global economy spread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689069

Rock enigma Scott Walker dies aged 76

Scott Walker, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in rock history, has died aged 76.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47691705

Christchurch attack: New Zealand's Ardern orders top-level inquiry

Jacinda Ardern orders the highest level of public inquiry to examine if more could have been done.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47689676

Cyclone Veronica: Destructive winds and rain lash Australia

Cyclone Veronica has brought destructive winds and torrential rains, prompting safety warnings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47688551

Venezuela crisis: Russian military planes land near Caracas

About 100 troops and large amounts of equipment were offloaded from the planes, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47688711

Delhi Crime: New drama tells story of bus rape investigation

A new series follows the woman who led the investigation into a brutal attack that shocked the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47663939

The woman bringing Mandarin to Uganda

Wang Li Hong Sooma wants secondary schools students in Uganda to be able to speak China's dominant language.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47657451

What's happening this week?

Our round-up of the world's most interesting news events of the next seven days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47667879

'Muslims don't date, we marry'

The British entrepreneur who has set up a global dating app specifically for Muslims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47567993

Mueller report: One summary, two interpretations

Top Democrat warns of a "hasty and partisan" summary and wants Robert Mueller's full report published.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47688851

Might this Nazi-stolen painting be returned?

The Uffizi Gallery has replaced it with a copy, and the exact location of the original is a mystery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47673326

'At 11 years old, my dad sold me for sex'

After years of abuse, Kayti shares the horrors she lived through in a US town and how she finally got out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47671987

10 years of Grindr: A rocky relationship

A look back at the highs and lows from the first 10 years of dating app Grindr.

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Thailand election: Pro-military political party takes lead

Palang Pracha Rath Party gains more than seven million votes, preliminary election results show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47687316

Mueller report a 'complete exoneration'

There was no collusion with Russia and no obstruction in his US presidential campaign, Donald Trump says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47687956

Trump-Russia inquiry: President 'did not conspire with Russia'

The president's campaign "did not conspire" with Russia during the 2016 election, Robert Mueller's report says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47688187

Kenyan science teacher Peter Tabichi wins global prize

A science teacher who gives most of his salary to support poor pupils wins the Global Teacher Prize.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47658803

Italy home circumcision kills child

The five-month-old boy was airlifted to hospital but died after the intervention by his parents.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47687131

Cycle helmet safety campaign with scantily clad models sparks storm

An attempt by the German transport ministry to mix sex with cycle helmets meets a mixed response.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47684746

Morocco teachers protest over working conditions

The protesters are demanding permanent contracts and better working conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47684913

Comoros islanders vote in presidential election

The archipelago stops the system of rotating the presidency around the three main islands every five years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47685991

Euro 2020: Georgia opponent rushes to Swiss player's aid

Swiss player Fabian Schaer lay unconscious with his tongue stuck down his throat at the Euro 2020 qualifier.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47684741

MLS side Real Salt Lake name team by favourite pizza topping

MLS side Real Salt Lake name their team by favourite pizza topping.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47684449

Norway cruise ship heads to port after passenger airlifts

The vessel got into difficult off Norway's coast and hundreds of passengers were airlifted off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47685595

Yellow vest protests: Injured protester's family to press charges

The 73-year-old woman was seriously injured at a banned yellow vest protest in Nice.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47684218

Cyclone Idai: What the aftermath looks like

BBC reporter Pumza Fihlani gives a glimpse of what the trail of destruction in Mozambique looks like.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47685429

Huge fossil discovery made in China's Hubei province

The fossils found on a river bank in eastern China are estimated to be about 518 million years old.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47667880

In pictures: The lifeguards of Lagos

The men who watch over the Atlantic Ocean, saving the lives of the swimmers of Nigeria's main city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47616996

Mueller report: US Congress awaits key findings from Attorney General Barr

The Attorney General is expected to submit key conclusions from the report on Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47683309

Protesters take to streets of Pittsburgh after policeman acquitted of killing black teen

Shots fired at defence lawyer's officer amid protest over acquittal of Pittsburgh officer who shot black teen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47683162

Thailand votes in first post-coup election

The military says the vote will restore democracy, but it is expected to remain influential.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47664201

Kosovo war: The conflict that won't go away

It's been 20 years since Nato bombed Serbia, ending the Kosovo war. But for some, the war lives on.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47673357

Iceland embraces bleak message for Eurovision

The band are called Hater. Their lyrics are dark and political and they want to cause a stir at Eurovision.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47536433

SNC-Lavalin affair: Five quotes that sum up the Trudeau crisis

The Canadian prime minister has been struggling to contain a political crisis for more than a month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47544102

How Pope Francis could shape the future of robotics

Pope Francis hosts discussions on the future of robotics and ethics at the Vatican in Rome.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47668476

Cyclone Idai: How prepared was southern Africa?

The tropical cyclone took governments by surprise and caused widespread destruction across the region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47639686

Mongolia: A toxic warning to the world

A cities are grappling with air pollution but the small capital of Mongolia is suffering from some of the worst in the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47673327

Why this is unlikely to be the end of Islamic State

IS forces have been driven out of their last stronghold, but BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani says this is unlikely to be the end of the group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47681845

Trump vows to 'crush' remaining Islamic State group militants

The Islamic State group remains a threat, the US president says, after its five-year "caliphate" ends.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47682160

Rafi Eitan: Mossad spy who captured Adolf Eichmann dies

Rafi Eitan was a Mossad spy who led the team that captured Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47682454

Airlift rescue of cruise ship passengers off Norway coast

MV Viking Sky sent out a distress signal amid high waves and strong winds off the coast of Norway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47681846

Exoplanet tally set to pass 4,000 mark

The number of planets detected around other stars - or exoplanets - is set to hit the 4,000 mark.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47681239

Dozens of Mali villagers killed by gunmen

Attackers dressed as traditional hunters target Fulani villagers in the Mopti region, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47680836

Is this the end for Islamic State?

As US-backed forces say the militants have been defeated, Paul Adams looks at whether the group could still cause damage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46640089

ICYMI: Escape from an avalanche and a tidy mouse

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47673566

Michael Jackson: Barbra Streisand criticised for abuse comments

Barbra Streisand says she believes the abuse claims but said it "didn't kill" the victims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47680378

Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems

About 1,300 people are being evacuated from the cruise ship after it suffered engine trouble.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47680055

Policeman Michael Rosfeld acquitted of killing black teen

Michael Rosfeld shot the unarmed 17-year-old Antwon Rose in the back as he tried to flee police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47681253

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers out of play-off race - what has gone wrong?

LeBron James will not be playing in the NBA play-offs for the first time since 2005 - what has gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers this season?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/47589985

Italy joins China's New Silk Road project

Italy is the first G7 country to sign up to China's global investment programme, despite Western concerns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47679760

Smuggled orangutan seized at Bali airport

A Russian is arrested on suspicion of trying to take it back home to keep as a pet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47678962

Cyclone Idai: More bodies under floodwater - UN

At least 417 people have now been declared dead in Mozambique a week after it was hit by a deadly storm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47678743

China chemical blast: Survivor found but toll rises again

Firefighters pull a man from the rubble days on from the explosion but the death toll rises again.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47678641

Lionel Messi's return for Argentina ends in 3-1 defeat against Venezuela

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi makes a disappointing return to Argentina duty as he was injured in a 3-1 defeat by Venezuela.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47662363

Pete Buttigieg: Why would an American learn Norwegian?

"Mayor Pete" can speak seven languages but for other presidential wannabes, being bilingual is not always a plus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47587540

Jet Airways: The riches to rags story of India's oldest private airline

The airline was once the shining face of Indian aviation, but now it is struggling to survive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47664059

Why are nets appearing over trees and hedges?

High-profile nature lovers including broadcaster Chris Packham have criticised developers for promoting the practice.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47627749

Dad of bus crash victim: 'I feel horribly for my son's killer'

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was sentenced to eight years in jail a year after killing 16 people in a bus crash.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47631569

Islamic State group defeated as final territory lost, US-backed forces say

US-backed forces say IS is defeated in its last stronghold, but the group remains a major threat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47678157

Caliphate defeated but IS remains a threat

Maps and charts following the rise and fall of so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45547595

Christchurch attacks: Al-Noor mosque reopens to worshippers

Small groups are let in to the Al-Noor mosque where dozens of people were killed on 15 March.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47677523

German police arrest 10 people on suspicion of planning terror attacks

Ten men are detained on suspicion of planning to carry out an Islamist terror attack, police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47677657

US disaster relief agency exposed private data of 2.3m survivors

Fema admits accidentally sharing 2.3 million people's addresses and bank details.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47677722

Trump-Russia: Special counsel Robert Mueller ends Russia probe

Mr Mueller will not recommend any additional indictments, according to a senior justice department official.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47671715

China chemical plant explosion: 'The blast smashed it all'

Dozens have died and hundreds of people were injured in the explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47675012

Trump cancels new North Korea sanctions

The US president refers to "additional large-scale sanctions" recently announced by the US Treasury.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47674761

Global markets fall amid slowdown fears

The FTSE 100 saw its worst day of trading this year, while US stock markets have also fallen sharply.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47671267

Cyclone Idai: Cholera cases reported in storm-hit Mozambique

Cases are reported in the flooded port city of Beira, a week after it was hit by a deadly cyclone.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47674253

Utrecht shooting: Suspect Tanis admits deadly tram attack

Turkish-born Gokmen Tanis says he acted alone in the killing of three people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47665191

YouTube face-off: Berlin police break up mass brawl

Pepper spray and tear gas are used to disperse crowds of fans of rival social media stars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47669807

Australians evacuate homes as cyclones Trevor and Veronica approach

A state of emergency is declared as thousands evacuate their homes in northern and western Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47671306

Yellow vests banned from Champs-Élysées after riots

Protesters have been banned from the famed avenue after riots in Paris last weekend.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47666245

Pompeo says God may have sent Trump to save Israel from Iran

The US secretary of state suggested divine intervention delivered Trump for the salvation of Israel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47670717

Jared Kushner 'used WhatsApp for official duties', top Democrat says

Democrat Elijah Cummings says the White House senior advisor used the messaging app for business.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47671246

Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe's desperate search for the missing

Communities in Zimbabwe continue to search through rubble for family members missing after the storm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47670336

Russian pilot's special relationship with rescued bear

The cub was found abandoned in 2016 and lives on a decommissioned Russian airbase.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47670726

Security flaw put RBS customers at risk of cyber-attack

Software designed to prevent cyber-attacks had a bug that could have let hackers get at machines.

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Autonomous shuttle to be tested in New York City

The self-driving shuttle will be available to workers at a large site in Brooklyn.

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Mississippi bans abortion after foetal heartbeat can be detected

The bill bans abortion after a heartbeat can be detected - often before a woman knows she is pregnant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47656238

Imane Fadil death: No radioactivity in 'bunga bunga' model

Imane Fadil died in a Milan hospital and investigators are trying to find out what caused her death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47667129

'We saw 200 bodies by the roadside'

A stranded motorist in Mozambique tells of the scene of devastation along the Beira to Chimoio highway.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47661437

Trumplomacy on Golan Heights: What it all means

What are the ramifications of the US endorsing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47667720

Are bots gaming the 'Cancel Brexit' petition?

Questions have been asked about whether all the 3m signatures on the petition are genuine.

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Facebook staff 'flagged Cambridge Analytica fears earlier than thought'

Facebook says concerns raised about data-scraping were not related to the previously reported scandal.

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Ghana bus crash: Dozens killed after two buses collide in Bono East

Police say the vehicles were travelling in separate directions when the crash occurred.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47668146

Facebook staff 'flagged Cambridge Analytica fears earlier than thought'

Facebook says concerns raised about data-scraping were not related to the previously reported scandal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47666909

Venezuela crisis: Guaidó aide faces terrorism charges

The opposition leader's chief of staff Roberto Marrero is accused of planning "acts of sabotage”.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47666799

Planet Jupiter: Spectacular picture of Jupiter's storms

Three images of Jupiter are combined to make a striking new image of the planet and its famous spot.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47667729

Christchurch attack: Survivor recounts attack

Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed survived the Christchurch attack in which 50 people died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47661410

Dead whale 'had 40kg of plastic in its stomach'

The Cuvier's beaked whale was found in the Philippines, filled with 16 rice sacks and multiple shopping bags.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47666059

Brexit: What just happened?

The EU has agreed to delay Brexit but with conditions. What does it mean? And what may happen next?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47665289

Dr Jordan Peterson: Cambridge University fellowship rescinded

Dr Jordan Peterson's views on gender and race have been the subject of much criticism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-47656933

Afghanistan conflict: Two US soldiers killed on operation

The deaths double the number of US service members killed in Afghanistan this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47666239

Simone Biles: Olympic champion expects Tokyo 2020 to be last Games

Simone Biles says minor injuries have led to her body "falling apart" and she expects Tokyo 2020 to be her final Olympics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/47658940

Night parrot finding in Australia not backed up by evidence

Conservationists retract their findings, after evidence for the bird's discovery is disputed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47664259

Cardi B applies to trademark 'Okurrr'

The star wants to use her catchphrase on merchandise, according to documents filed in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47665949

Quiz of the Week: What's Belgium's fastest bird?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47643146

The people killed as they prayed

The lives and stories of those killed in the two Christchurch mosque attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47593693

North Korea quits Kaesong liaison office with S Korea

Pyongyang withdraws from an office that enabled constant communication between the two Koreas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47665514

Golan Heights: Syria condemns Donald Trump's remarks

Syria criticises the US president for saying it is time to recognise the occupied Golan as Israeli.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47664529

Garuda looks to scrap Boeing 737 Max 8 order after crashes

The airline has asked to cancel an order for 49 jets after the plane was involved in two fatal crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47662967

Brexit: Three moments that raised a smile

Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker updated reporters at a press conference which had some lighter moments.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47662526

The engineer who went to the USSR and got stuck for 50 years

In 1929, an African-American Ford engineer, Robert Robinson, was recruited to work in the USSR. He had to stay there, against his will, for nearly 50 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47657670

Christchurch shootings: 'Thank you for your tears...your love'

Imam Gamal Fouda thanks the people of New Zealand in a ceremony marking one week since the Christchurch attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47663331

Uber 'picks New York Stock Exchange' for stock listing

The firm's public stock offering is expected in the coming months and may be one of the biggest in 2019.

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Death toll soars in China chemical blast

The death toll in a huge blast at a chemical plant in eastern China jumps to 44, with 90 injured, state media say.

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Uber 'picks New York Stock Exchange' for stock listing

The firm's public stock offering is expected in the coming months and may be one of the biggest in 2019.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47662959

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand broadcasts call to prayer

New Zealand holds a national day of reflection to mark a week since the Christchurch mosque attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47662450

Christchurch shootings: Tributes paid to the victims

The victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings have been remembered at events throughout the week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47661408

Yemen's ancient city where people escape civil war

Tens of thousands of Yemenis have died, but in amongst the conflict there is one place that’s prospering – the city of Marib.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47659340

A guide to Thailand's post-coup election

The country is split between pro-military forces and their opponents in the first vote since a 2014 coup.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47040001

Should black Americans get slavery reparations?

What's the history behind the controversial policy and what have 2020 presidential contenders said?

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How a bookshop wolf handles awkward customers

If you've ever worked in customer service, this comic about a wolf might resonate with you.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47526605

Cyclone Idai: What are the immediate dangers?

Aid agencies warn that it is becoming more dangerous, not less, in southern Africa after Cyclone Idai.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47654070

Five former Stasi members quizzed over Lockerbie bombing

Individuals who worked for the East German intelligence service have been questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-47660981

Game of Thrones: Emilia Clarke's brain surgery ordeal

"Every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," said the actor, who suffered two aneurysms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47659373

Justin Trudeau apologises for eating chocolate during vote

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught eating a chocolate bar during a vote in parliament.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47661578

Swiss boy stabbed to death in Basel after school

A 75-year-old woman is arrested after the seven-year-old boy died in hospital after being attacked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47658239

Coming soon... The Mueller Report

As the real-life US political drama nears its finale, here's a reminder of the saga's main characters.

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Millions of Facebook passwords exposed internally

Developers working for Facebook logged the passwords in plain text as they wrote code for the site.

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Huawei ban would delay 5G rollout: Three

The boss of mobile operator Three said he was confident the Chinese firm was not a threat to customers.

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Arrests shut down illegal TV streaming gang

The gang behind the net TV services offered access to hundreds of channels in 30 countries.

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Trump: Time to recognise Golan Heights as Israeli territory

Israel has occupied the strategic plateau since capturing it from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47657843

Millions of Facebook passwords exposed internally

Developers working for Facebook logged the passwords in plain text as they wrote code for the site.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47653656

Oculus releases updated Rift VR headset

The updated flagship headset has sharper displays but still needs to be tethered to a PC to work.

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Harvard sued by 'descendant of slave for profiting off of photos'

The university continues to profit off of photos that belong to descendants of slaves, a lawsuit claims.

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France car thieves lured to police station

Two men were lured to a police station by a man whose car they were trying to steal north of Paris.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47651712

Christchurch shootings: How the haka unifies New Zealand in mourning

What does the Maori haka dance mean, and how is it linked to mourning the Christchurch victims?

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Health apps pose 'unprecedented' privacy risks

Data is being shared with companies, including Amazon and Google, a study of popular apps finds.

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Iraq ferry sinking: Many feared dead in Tigris river near Mosul

Most of those on board the vessel in a tourist area near Mosul could not swim, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47657105

Michel Temer: Brazil ex-president arrested in Rio

Michel Temer has been arrested as part of a wide-ranging corruption investigation, local media say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47657159

Texas chemical fire: Residents of Deer Park warned to stay indoors

Eight tanks at the chemical plant caught fire earlier this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47654340

Zambia bans 'Viagra' energy drink

Some consumers had complained about unwanted side-effects, prompting the authorities to investigate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47654020

Jay-Z album The Blueprint officially 'culturally important'

His sixth album The Blueprint is the first hip hop album of the 21st Century added to the archive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47470481

Christchurch shootings: 'Bad actors' helped attack videos spread online

Edited clips were continually uploaded to help defeat automatic detection systems, says Facebook

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China chemical plant explosion kills six in Yancheng

Another 30 people are injured in the explosion at a fertiliser-making facility in Yancheng.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47650986

Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó's chief of staff detained

Intelligence agents have raided the house of the opposition leader's chief of staff, legislators say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47653850

Testosterone rules for female athletes 'unscientific'

There is a lack of evidence for the cut-off point adopted by athletics chiefs, a BMJ editorial says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47640359

Forty-five rattlesnakes found under Texas house

A man called for help after spotting a few snakes. When the professionals arrived, they found a lot more.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47647703

Excellent! Bill and Ted to go on summer adventure

Dudes, it's been 28 years since we last saw the duo on the big screen but now they're back.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47651170

Korea spycam porn: 1,600 fall victim and four men arrested

Four men allegedly filmed 1,600 guests in 30 South Korean hotels and sold the footage online.

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Brexit: Revoke Article 50 petition crashes Parliament website

More than 600,000 people sign a petition on the Parliament site calling for Brexit to be cancelled.

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Instagram eating disorder content 'out of control'

Psychiatrists raise concerns as the BBC finds children are swapping extreme images of weight loss.

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R. Kelly asks judge for permission to play Dubai concerts

The embattled singer surrendered his passport last month and faces 10 charges of sexual abuse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47650253

Italy takes a shine to China's New Silk Road

Italy is ready to let Chinese money build its infrastructure - but its allies remain sceptical.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47640196

Nicaragua agrees to free all opposition prisoners

The move is aimed at restarting stalled peace talks after months of anti-government protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-47648088

Dutch PM loses senate majority to populists - exit poll

The anti-immigration Forum for Democracy looks set to be the second biggest party in the upper house.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47648086

Mount Everest: Melting glaciers expose dead bodies

The remains of mountaineers who died on the world's highest peak are being exposed as its ice melts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47638436

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand will ban all military style weapons, says PM

New Zealand will ban all types of semi-automatic weapons used in Christchurch attacks, says PM Jacinda Ardern.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47648549

Patrick Shanahan: Pentagon chief's ties to Boeing investigated

Patrick Shanahan is accused of frequently praising Boeing in meetings about government contracts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47647865

Christchurch attacker 'killed my whole family'

Maryam Gul says she has forgiven the man who killed her parents and brother in the Christchurch mosque attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47646178