Sunday, 30 June 2019

New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march

Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York.

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Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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Prince of Wales investiture: Charles' 50 years in the role

A look at Charles' contribution to the country during his 50 years as the Prince of Wales.

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Middlesbrough: Where heroin is cheaper than cigarettes

The true scale of homelessness in the North East is largely hidden from view, according to Shelter.

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Wimbledon quiz: Could you be a line judge?

A matter of millimetres and many miles per hour. Can you ensure justice is done and avoid the wrath of the world's elite tennis stars?

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How lashes became big business

Lash infills are just one of the treatments surging in popularity as the beauty business booms.

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Could you do a video interview for your next job?

Artificial intelligence is likely to play a role in whether you get your next big job interview.

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Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.

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Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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The children of the devolution look to the future

The BBC's Allan Little sees a change in Scotland after 20 years of having its own parliament.

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How wealthy are you?

Where you live and when you were born play a big part in how much of the UK's wealth you are likely to own.

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How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm

A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Pop divas Christine and the Queens and Janelle Monae dominate Glastonbury's last day

Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Christine and the Queens and Kylie make their mark on the festival.

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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

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Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

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'Every day has been hell' since 'honour killing' of Banaz Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod speaks out about her sister's murder in 2006 and a planned TV drama on the case.

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Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.

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Pentrebane parents' sports day ban for 'bad behaviour'

The head says angry parents can be threatening and intimidating and staff have been sworn at.

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Nine-foot python on loose in Cambridge

The snake was spotted in the early hours, police say.

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In pictures: Smiles and handshakes of Trump and Kim

The two leaders meet at the Demilitarized zone, an area that divides the two Koreas.

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Your guide to Wimbledon as Murray makes his return

Andy Murray will make a welcome return to Wimbledon in the doubles, Johanna Konta leads British hopes in the singles while Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber defend their titles.

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Crash victim wants wearing cycle helmets made compulsory

Cyclist Carl Edwards was told by medics he would have been killed in a crash if not for his helmet.

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Homes powerless in Aberdeen after lightning storms hit Scotland

Energy firm SEE is working to reconnect power to about 200 Aberdeen homes following lightning storms.

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Tyrella Beach: Man dies after 'one-punch incident'

Darren O'Neill, 22, had been in a critical condition since Thursday following an incident on a County Down beach.

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Jeremy Hunt: I'd back no-deal Brexit with 'heavy heart'

Jeremy Hunt says the "democratic promise" to the people must be kept but he will not set a deadline.

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Prince William and Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be the first royals to visit the Islamic republic in 13 years.

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Don't panic over Brexit, McCluskey tells Labour

The Unite leader says Labour should trust Jeremy Corbyn to consult the party on its Brexit stance.

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Kelly Mary Vauvrelle: Pregnant woman killed in Croydon named

The 26-year-old woman's baby was delivered by paramedics and is in a critical condition in hospital.

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Network Rail bids for part of British Steel

The train track firm wants to take over the railways division of the insolvent UK steelmaker.

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Newham stabbing: Man killed in east London

The man, who is believed to be in his late 20s, was found suffering from stab wounds in Newham.

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Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety

The EU rule for new models follows concerns cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet.

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Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'available' to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles

Andy Murray says he still wants to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams says she is "available".

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Buxton baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt 'could withhold part of £39bn divorce bill'

Jeremy Hunt says he could take a similar stance to his Tory leadership rival in a no-deal Brexit.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences.

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The Killers bring out the Pet Shop Boys and Johnny Marr at Glastonbury

The Killers put on a triumphant headline show, putting to rest the memory of their flawed 2007 set.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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'Car payments are ruining our lives'

One mum tells us how her daughter's car finance payments have led to stress and sleepless nights.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends Iran hunger strike after 15 days

Her husband Richard says he is "relieved" she has started eating again after 15 days without food.

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Czech woman seeks soldier who helped her after Belfast bomb

Czech art student Blanka Suehiro was helped by a soldier in the aftermath of a bomb in Belfast in 1972.

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Hottest day of the year forecast for UK

The temperature could reach 34C in southern England on Saturday, while other areas will be cooler.

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MLB London Series: All you need to know about New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

All you need to know about this weekend's MLB London Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium.

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G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

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UK presses world leaders for stronger climate change action

Theresa May will call for other countries to adopt targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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Petra Kvitova: The knife attack nobody expected, the comeback no-one thought possible

Petra Kvitova was attacked in her home in December 2016. This is the story of her survival, her return to tennis, and how it changed her.

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Friday, 28 June 2019

Chaos and killings: 10 minutes at London Bridge

An account of one devastating summer's night in June 2017 when eight people are killed and 48 more injured.

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team GB qualify for women's football tournament

Great Britain will have a women's football team at the 2020 Olympics after England finished in the top three European teams at the World Cup.

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Justice Secretary David Gauke defeats no-confidence vote

Leave.EU wanted to "claim our first Cabinet scalp" but the local Tory party supported Mr Gauke.

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Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study says

English councils could have a record surplus from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Queen marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament

The Queen will address MSPs almost two decades to the day since the parliament officially assumed its legal powers.

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Khuram Butt: The partygoer who turned into a killer

A cannabis-smoking petty thief from east London, Khuram Butt embraced extremism and became a murderer.

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Everest queues: 'This person had crampons on the wrong feet'

Tim Mosedale has climbed Everest six times and believes that whilst the queues look bad they're often not the reason people die whilst climbing.

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There are calls for models wearing fake pregnancy bumps in ad campaigns to be banned

There are calls for fashion firms to stop using fake bump models, after reality star Arabella Chi was used as ASOS's maternity model despite never having been pregnant.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 June 2019

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

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Transgender skater fighting to compete

Maria Joaquina is 11-years-old and a prize-winning roller-skater. She is transgender and fighting to compete among girls.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'

Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose".

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European heatwave: Temperature may pass highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in 2003.

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Donald Trump's joking reprimand to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the 2020 election'

The US president held a meeting with the Russian leader during the G20 summit in Japan.

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Can hit songs be worth more than gold?

Chart-topping tunes are the latest thing you can invest your money in. But how wise is that exactly?

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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Legoland-owner Merlin Entertainments gets £4.8bn offer

The family which controls the Lego company has made an offer to take over Merlin Entertainments.

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News daily: Biden's race record and Glastonbury heatwave

Your morning briefing for 28 June 2019.

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Theresa May: Salisbury poisoning suspects must 'face justice'

The PM says Russia must stop its "destabilising activities", ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Putin.

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Hunt vs Johnson: Meet their voters

Britain's next PM will need to win over sceptical Tories. Here's what some of them think of the two candidates.

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Biden criticised over race at Democratic debate

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is sharply criticised at the Democratic 2020 debate by Senator Kamala Harris for his civil rights record.

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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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Military housing still 'not good enough' despite investment

Too many military personnel live in substandard housing, despite a £135m scheme, a watchdog says.

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GP's drugs 'contributed to mum of seven Theresa Feehan's death'

Theresa Feehan died with toxic levels of prescription drugs in her body two days after a GP visit.

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Trump golf course dunes to lose special status

The sand dunes where Donald Trump built his golf resort are to lose their special environmental status.

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders duel

Ten hopefuls are on stage, but all eyes are on the two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Chaos and killings: 10 minutes at London Bridge

An account of one devastating summer's night in June 2017 when eight people are killed and 48 more injured.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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The leasehold disputes taking an emotional toll

More than two-thirds of people who have had leasehold issues are anxious about their future, a survey finds.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Smear tests: Actress writes play based on own experiences

Gabrielle wrote a play about her experiences of smear tests so more women can understand how much of a difference they can make.

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Crossing Divides: The schoolchildren confronting speeding motorists

An initiative is getting primary school pupils to confront speeding motorists, in a bid to enforce the speed limit near schools.

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Starbank school teachers strike over violence fears

A teaching union says its members have been assaulted and threatened with knife violence by pupils.

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Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe

The car giant aims to make the cuts by the end of 2020 as it seeks to streamline its operations.

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'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats

A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers.

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Kylie Minogue talks performing at Glastonbury 2019

She will be performing on the Sunday in the "legend" slot.

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Bomb threat forces plane to land at Stansted

Passenger plane makes "precautionary landing" at Stansted airport due to bomb threat, Air India says

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Leon restaurant co-founder Henry Dimbleby to lead food system review

The government-backed review will ensure food is "safe, healthy and affordable" for all.

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Germany's Angela Merkel seen shaking again in Berlin

Chancellor Merkel trembles at an event in Berlin - as she did eight days ago at another ceremony.

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Japan 'very concerned' about no-deal Brexit

The country's foreign minister says Japanese firms are worried about the "negative impact" of a no-deal.

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Brexit: Japanese foreign minister warns against no-deal

Taro Kono says Japanese firms in the UK would be threatened by a no-deal Brexit.

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Lisnaskea woman speaks of three brothers killed by IRA

A Fermanagh woman speaks for the first time about how her brothers were shot dead in the 1980s.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2019

'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

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Dalai Lama: Trump has 'lack of moral principle'

The Tibetan spiritual leader gave his views on Donald Trump, Brexit and China, in a BBC interview.

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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he left on his journey.

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News Daily: Tory rivals' pledges and transgender hate crimes rise

Your morning briefing for 27 June 2019.

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How to get the best price when buying a car

As car sales plunge, desperate dealers are said to be offering huge discounts, so how can drivers benefit?

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Caroline Graham Hansen: The Norway star who could wreck England's World Cup dream

Described as a "rock star" after her brilliant performance in the last 16 at the Women's World Cup, Caroline Graham Hansen threatens England's progress in France.

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Shepherd's Bush stabbing: Teenager dies

The victim, believed to be 18, died from a stab injury in Shepherd's Bush on Wednesday night.

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'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'

The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.

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Give children 'less sugar and more veg in baby food'

There should be mandatory limits on sugar and parents should offer more bitter vegetables when weaning, a report says.

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'Every suggestion' HPV vaccine will cut cervical cancers

There is "every suggestion" HPV vaccination will lead to a fall in cervical cancers, say scientists .

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Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the doomed aircraft that could delay its return to service.

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At a school near you? The four-and-a-half-day week

Why one Birmingham school has decided to save money by sending children home early on Friday.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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Lisa Faulkner: ‘I’m pleased my IVF treatment didn’t work’

The TV presenter adopted an 18-month-old baby girl after unsuccessful IVF treatment.

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Cleared Ice Cream Wars accused Thomas 'TC' Campbell dies

The 66-year-old was one of two men wrongly convicted of Glasgow's so-called Ice Cream Wars murders in 1984.

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Pink Liverpool gig surprise baby 'gets party started'

Denise Jones went into labour three weeks early and gave birth to baby girl, Dolly Pink.

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US immigration: Drowning exposes risks of illegal crossing

A man from El Salvador and his baby daughter die in the Rio Grande trying to reach the US.

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France heatwave: Paris region closes schools

Regions around Paris announce school closures as France and Spain expect heat above 40C.

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Boy, 12, held over Liverpool homophobic knife attack

Two men in their 30s were left "incredibly shaken" after a homophobic knife attack in Liverpool.

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Baby girl found in plastic bag

The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries.

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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

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Mum goes to prom in memory of daughter's 'last wish'

Daisy Wyatt was 14 when she died of bone cancer and one of her last wishes was to go to her prom.

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'My child refused to go to school'

Emma O'Connor's nine-year-old son became so anxious he stopped going to classes altogether.

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Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2019

'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Cardi B pleads not guilty to assault

The rapper and two members of her team have been charged with 12 crimes each.

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'Now everyone pays for their own drinks'

The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news.

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News Daily: 'Horrific' migrant children's station and Tory Brexit row

Your morning briefing for 26 June 2019.

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How Moors murderer Brady had access to vulnerable teens in jail

For years Ian Brady was able to mix with borstal boys in jail, newly released official papers reveal.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt divided over Brexit plans

Boris Johnson says the UK must leave on 31 October but Jeremy Hunt calls this a "fake deadline".

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Swimrun: How drunken bet became worldwide sport

The latest swimrun was held in south Devon where about 100 entrants competed across 10km and 25km routes.

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Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers.

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Pakistan: How one girl overcame the armed men who blocked her school

Naeema Zehri grew up in a village in Pakistan where armed men stopped her from going to school.

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Michelle Obama and Stephen Fry help drive audiobook boom

Money spent on audiobooks in the UK rose by 43% in 2018, with Michelle Obama leading the way.

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Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield retrial

David Duckenfield denies the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 fans in the 1989 stadium disaster.

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Rescue for 14 in Stirling trapped by flash floods

A fire service water rescue unit ferries people trapped in a Stirling rugby club by flooding.

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Waste giant Biffa guilty of sending nappies to China

Biffa broke the law by exporting everything from underwear to socks in containers labelled as paper.

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Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'

Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.

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Jussie Smollett: Police bodycam noose footage released

The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself.

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Do you know the hygiene hot spots in your home?

Where and when you should be cleaning to avoid infections and illness in your family, according to experts.

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Monday, 24 June 2019

Southern Water customers to get rebate

The firm's boss says there are "no excuses" for failing to operate its sewage plants properly.

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Why Glastonbury has £10m stashed away

Running a music festival is challenging and not just because of the weather.

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Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

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News Daily: Johnson interview and royal renovations

Your morning briefing for 25 June 2019.

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Jeremy Hunt: I would spend £15bn more on defence

The Tory leadership candidate says the move would show the UK was "ready to defend its interests".

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Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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Daniel Webster: Boy with leg amputated faces school place battle

Daniel Webster has been off school for two years after "falling through the cracks of education".

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Naomi Campbell on diversity, colourism and Windrush

The supermodel tells the BBC it is still a "big deal" to see a woman of colour on a magazine cover.

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Pret allergy death: Parents 'delighted' by 'Natasha's law'

The new rules come after teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse suffered a fatal reaction to a sandwich in 2016.

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HPV vaccine for boys could cut cancer rates, research suggests

A two-year study of 235 patients in Scotland with head and neck cancer found HPV in 60% of cases.

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Asylum seekers: 'They didn't believe I was a child'

A Newsnight investigation finds 137 cases of child asylum seekers being wrongly classified as adults.

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Icelanders tire of disrespectful Instagram influencers

Locals are frustrated at a number of cases where influencers have been disrespectful at tourist sites.

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ASMR: Welsh stone carver is unintentional YouTube star

A stone carver praised for his "wisdom" forgot about footage which has made him an internet star.

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Cracked It: Tariq jailed for knife crime, now in work

A 19-year-old recalls being caught carrying a knife, but has since turned life around.

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Who really pays in a tariff war?

Donald Trump has labelled himself "Tariff Man", in his bid to use tariffs to boost domestic jobs.

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Death in Ice Valley: New clues in Isdal Woman mystery

A man who may have seen the Isdal Woman on the way to her death; a police officer bitter that the case was shut down - new leads in a 49-year-old puzzle.

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Michael Jackson: The story of the troubled star's final day, 10 years on

The King of Pop died exactly 10 years ago, and we now know how the day unfolded.

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Former deputy PM John Prescott suffers stroke

A family statement says the former deputy PM has been taken to hospital.

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France 40C heatwave could break June records

It could feel like 47C in Paris this week as high humidity makes a hot June feel even hotter.

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Australia celebrates 'greatest day' in women's sport

The nation woke up on Monday to an extraordinary succession of achievements, causing much local joy.

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Boots rolls out paper bags after plastics row

The chain is introducing paper bags in 53 of its 2,485 stores - but not in its central pharmacy.

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BET Awards: Stars pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle

The LA rapper was shot dead in March aged 33.

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Brexit: 'Dozen' Tories could back no confidence vote, says Ellwood

Minister Tobias Ellwood says opponents of a no-deal Brexit "have the numbers" to threaten the government.

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The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?

A growing number of Arabs in the Middle East and North Africa say they are no longer religious, a major survey suggests.

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Sunday, 23 June 2019

Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?

More than 25 years on from breakthrough peace accords the two sides seem further apart than ever. But why?

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Climate change: Cashing in on CO2

Scientists say carbon dioxide can be used to benefit humanity instead of overheating the planet.

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Liam Gallagher: 'Oasis hasn't split up in my mind'

Former Oasis star shares his views on knife crime, politicians' drugs admissions and Love Island.

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News Daily: Hunt challenges Johnson and Turkey election

Your morning briefing for 24 June 2019.

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Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote

Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote.

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'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

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Jeremy Hunt tells Boris Johnson 'don't be a coward' over scrutiny

Jeremy Hunt said he was "not interested" in Boris Johnson's private life, but challenged him to a TV debate.

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Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

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Gambling addiction clinic first to target vulnerable young

The NHS is to open its first gambling addiction clinic for young people.

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England boss 'ashamed' by Cameroon behaviour

England boss Phil Neville said his side's last-16 win over Cameroon in the Women's World Cup "didn't feel like football".

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CO2 and how it links manure and fizzy drinks

Roger Harrabin looks at how manure could help to deal with CO2.

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Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’

Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network.

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Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets

How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect.

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What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

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Goulon scores free-kick from own half in Malaysian Cup

Herold Goulon scores a free-kick from his own half to give Pahang a 3-1 win over Perak in the first leg of the Malaysian FA Cup semi-final.

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Three boys wanted over Liverpool homophobic knife attack

Police say the boys, aged between 12 and 15, attacked a couple as they walked home in Liverpool.

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Emily Eavis hopes for a greener Glastonbury festival

The festival's organiser hopes new rules will lead to the event being less harmful to the planet

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Patisserie Valerie scandal: Five people arrested

The chain collapsed in January and is under new management, but the probe into its finances continues.

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Boris Johnson row 'should not be distraction' in leadership race

Tory MP Liam Fox says it would be "easier" if an explanation was given for overheard partner row.

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Women's World Cup: Rachel Brown-Finnis' penalty tips

England women's most-capped goalkeeper explains how she prepared for taking penalties.

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The Ironman with multiple sclerosis

Conor Devine, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, is fighting back against his illness.

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'Only gay' slur prompts Beccles support group

A woodworker set up a LGBTQIA+ group to try to make a rural town "less narrow in its outlook".

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Saturday, 22 June 2019

Boris Johnson: 'Frightened' neighbour defends recording partner row

Tom Penn said he was "frightened" and worried about the safety of his neighbours when he called police.

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US 'launched cyber-attack on Iran weapons systems'

The hack targeted computers running rocket and missile launchers, sources tell US media outlets.

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Climate protestors storm Garzweiler coal mine in Germany

The activists break through police lines amid a weekend of protests against fossil fuel use.

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Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest

The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.

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Heartbeat actor William Simons dies aged 79

Simons was best known for playing PC Alf Ventress in all 18 series of ITV's Sunday evening police drama.

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The women fighting for Lapland

As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'reflections'

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

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How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life

Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life.

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Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'

Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.

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Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

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Tory leadership: Who gets to choose the UK's next prime minister?

It is not now MPs who will get to decide between Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson.

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Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US

The conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong is playing out at college campuses across the US.

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The play dispelling the British Vietnamese 'nail-bar' cliche

Summer Rolls tells of the tension between young British-born Mai and her immigrant parents.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".

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Power and endurance training 'key to all-round fitness'

Blend of strength and endurance training makes team sport players the fittest of all, a study finds.

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Friday, 21 June 2019

Elton John awarded France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur

The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Windrush memorial to be built at Waterloo station

The monument to the Windrush generation of Caribbean migrants will be erected at Waterloo station.

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Deliveroo and Just Eat customers complain of fraud

Deliveroo says its own systems have not been breached and passwords were obtained from another source.

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Air pollution: Trial M4 50mph limits made permanent

The trial on five stretches of the M4 and A-roads is to be made permanent.

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Businesses push government to complete HS2 railway

Business leaders have written a letter urging the next prime minister to commit to completing HS2.

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James Bond 25: 'Hidden toilet camera' found at studio

Police arrest a 49-year-old man after a hidden camera was discovered at Pinewood Studios.

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Cambridge language convention marks Game of Thrones lingo

From Klingon to Dothraki - Cambridge is hosting the Language Creation Society's UK convention.

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Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence

More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

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'King of Ruddington' Wilbur the cat set for birthday celebrations

Wilbur's 10th birthday will be celebrated at two of his favourite haunts - a pub and a building society.

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Dwarfism drug aims to boost healthy growth

Nine-year-old Sam is taking part in a trial of a new drug researchers hope can boost healthy bone growth.

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How recyclable is your food shop?

Research suggests almost half of packaging used by major UK supermarkets can't be easily recycled.

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Windrush passenger Alford Gardner's memories of voyage to UK

Seventy-one years ago Alford Gardner was one of hundreds of Caribbeans who came to rebuild post-war UK.

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#RealAsianGranny: British East Asians celebrate grandmothers

People behind #RealAsianGranny tell stories about the strongest women they know, their grandmothers.

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Week in pictures: 15-21 June 2019

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

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Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

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Stonewall and before: Shedding new light on heroes of gay history

A new book explores the history of the LGBT liberation movement and brings its heroes from the shadows into the light.

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The medical student who died of measles

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

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Windrush: Who exactly was on board?

The Empire Windrush ship arrived in England on 21 June 1948 carrying hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, among others. What do we know about them?

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Healing young and old with a singalong

How a cross-generational therapeutic knees-up can help old and young alike.

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Chennai water crisis: 'We can't do anything'

Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall.

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Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

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'Friendly' bacteria could help save frogs from disease

A discovery by UK scientists could help save species such as the European common frog from extinction

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Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

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Thursday, 20 June 2019

Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

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Carney: '150,000 firms not fully ready for no-deal Brexit'

The Bank of England Governor says firms lack the paperwork for EU trade in the event of no-deal.

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Trump 'approved military strikes against Iran but pulled back'

US media reports say the president approved pre-dawn strikes for Friday, but rolled back the plan.

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Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters

Protesters are calling for the extradition bill, which has been suspended, to be completely shelved.

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'Living drug' offers hope to terminal blood cancer patients

Doctors say some lymphoma patients are being completely cured in a way "never been seen before".

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MP Mark Field accused of assaulting Greenpeace activist

Mark Field says he reacted "instinctively" after footage showed him physically ejecting a female activist.

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Tory leadership: Tactical voting claims over Johnson and Hunt win

Questions are raised over what tactics were used to knock Michael Gove out of the contest.

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Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations

Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.

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EU leaders fail to agree top job candidates in Brussels talks

There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.

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Met Police detectives 'solve 88%' of London murders

Since 2008 about 1,400 murder investigations have been launched in London - and most have been solved.

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Northern Powerhouse 'undermined' by austerity, five years on

Five years since launch, more northern children live in "poor" households, despite economic growth.

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Sir Brian Leveson warns crimes are not being prosecuted

Sir Brian Leveson, who is retiring, says the justice system could collapse without investment.

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Inside Italy's war over vaccines

Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.

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Quiz of the Week: Who annoyed Bella Thorne?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Spearmint Rhino strippers fighting for the right to strip

Strippers in Sheffield are fighting back against claims made by feminist campaigners that sexual acts happen in Spearmint Rhino.

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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 June 2019

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

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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.

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'I want to be a guinea pig to help others'

How one amputee is helping scientists improve the lives of other people who rely on prosthetic limbs.

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Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?

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John Malkovich stars in Harvey Weinstein-inspired play Bitter Wheat

The Hollywood actor takes the lead role in a new play dealing with the #MeToo movement.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future

Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.

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'Clean electricity' will dominate power supply

Britain is set to obtain more of its power from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels.

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Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Women's World Cup: Scotland 3-3 Argentina - Shelley Kerr bemoans officiating

Shelley Kerr says Scotland suffered from "really, really poor" refereeing in the draw with Argentina that cost them the chance of a Women's World Cup last-16 place.

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Women's World Cup 2019: Scotland knocked out after 3-3 draw with Argentina

Argentina come from 3-0 down to draw with Scotland in Paris thanks to a retaken VAR penalty, in a result which knocks Scotland out of the competition.

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Women's World Cup 2019: England beat Japan 2-0 to top their group

An Ellen White double helps England through to the knockout stages as group winners as they defeat Japan 2-0 in Nice.

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Women's World Cup 2019: What to look out for on day 14

England won Group D as Scotland bowed out, but who else will be going through and going home as the group stage ends on Thursday?

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Iranian military claims to have shot down US spy drone

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) say they shot down a US spy drone on Thursday morning.

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Online porn age-checks for under-18s 'face new delay'

Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month.

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Tory leadership: MPs to choose final two candidates

Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove and Sajid Javid are vying to join frontrunner Boris Johnson as the last two candidates.

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Greater Manchester firefighters' dispute 'risks lives'

A watchdog has concerns over Greater Manchester's ability to respond to certain terror attacks.

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Under-30s 'spend less than same age group in 2001'

Generation X is spending less on "fun" than the same age group did in 2001, a report suggests.

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Children's hospices 'to shut if NHS does not increase funding'

A charity for terminally ill children warns hospices are under threat unless the NHS increases funding.

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Faith in ruins: China's vanishing mosques

The BBC has found new evidence of the increasing control and suppression of Islam in China

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Work-life balance: Is a four-day week the answer?

A year ago, employees at this company were told they'd be working 9am - 5:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

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MMR Vaccine: 'I was told why did you vaccinate your child?'

With measles cases on the rise in UK, Dr Aayesha Hassan is fighting misinformation and distrust within the Somali community.

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How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.

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Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

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Cumbria coal mine: a well-paid job that's bad for the planet

Reopening of a coal mine in Cumbria will create around 500 well-paid jobs, but with an inevitable environmental impact will people jump at the opportunity?

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The fake French minister in a silicon mask who stole millions

How fraudsters impersonated France's Jean-Yves Le Drian and scammed a number of wealthy figures.

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The African 'poverty safari' on wheels

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.

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Young drinkers lead the trend for alcohol-free beer

Led by craft brewers and young drinkers, a growing number of low and no alcohol beers, are being drunk.

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Michael Woods: How personal tragedy inspired Canadian cyclist's greatest success

A personal tragedy inspired Michael Woods' greatest sporting success. He revisits an emotional day in 2018, with the BeSpoke podcast.

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Xi Jinping in North Korea: Why China's president is visiting Kim now

As the Trump-Kim nuclear talks stall, China is upping its role in tackling the North Korea impasse.

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Alesha MacPhail: Pupils and teachers to remember murder victim

Friends will celebrate Alesha MacPhail's life, a year after she was killed on the Isle of Bute.

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Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy

The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Barnet stabbing: Man dies after triple knife attack

The man's death after he was knifed in north London is the fifth killing in the capital in six days.

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News Daily: Tory clash and woman hurt in royal motor escort accident

Your morning briefing for 19 June 2019.

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Government 'not doing enough' on venue security

A former police chief says the government is not doing enough to ensure public venues are secure.

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Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'

The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.

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MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'

Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.

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London Underground: 'A stranger tried to kill me'

Tobias French was nearly killed when a stranger tried to push him in front of an oncoming train.

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Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules

It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl.

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California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires.

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Trump promises 'wild' rally and mass deportations

Ahead of an Orlando event, he vows to begin removing "millions of illegal aliens" next week.

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Scottish alcohol sales drop as minimum price kicks in

The amount of alcohol per adult bought in Scotland last year fell to its lowest level since records began.

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Dundee University researchers start work on male pill

Scientists in Dundee will test thousands of drug combinations to find a way to stop sperm working.

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Measles vaccine fears cost me my children

One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.

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'Her ancestors enslaved mine. Now we're friends'

Phoebe Kilby discovered her ancestors were slave-owners and she wanted to pay reparations.

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Rites of Passage, Portraits of Prom

Young people with learning disabilities share their experiences and thoughts for the future.

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Sickle cell disease: 'I told mates I was in a crash, but it was a stroke'

Daniel Nwosu, 22, has only just revealed to his mates the impact of living with sickle cell disease.

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How America overthrew Guatemala's reformist president

Accused of being a communist, Guatemala's president was toppled in a US-led coup

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'My father, the rapist': Hidden victims of Rwanda's genocide

It is thought thousands of children were born as a result of rape during the 1994 genocide.

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Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?

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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

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Yesterday: Inside Danny Boyle's world without The Beatles

Danny Boyle's film cancels the Fab Four, but makes an actor of Ed Sheeran and a UK-Asian rock star.

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When is a sausage not a sausage?

Why some people aren't happy that words like 'burger' and 'sausage' are being used to describe vegan products.

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Viewpoint: How the British reshaped India's caste system

A complex system of beliefs and social identities was oversimplified by colonisers, writes Sanjoy Chakravorty.

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Oxford University accepts £150m from US private equity boss

Stephen Schwarzman, a confidant of President Trump, makes the largest ever donation to a UK university.

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Instagram boss Adam Mosseri: 'We can't solve bullying on our own'

The company's boss Adam Mosseri tells Radio 1 Newsbeat he wants Instagram to be "less pressurised".

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Monday, 17 June 2019

London stabbing: 'He was my amazing brother'

Cheyon Evans,18, was stabbed to death Friday 14 June, the 59th murder in London this year.

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'Meeting Royal surgeon proved pivotal' - Murray on 'life-changing' operation

In his regular BBC Sport column, Andy Murray says a strange sequence of events helped him choose Royal hip surgeon Sarah Muirhead-Allwood.

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News Daily: US sends more troops to Middle East and Heathrow plan revealed

Your morning briefing for 18 June 2019.

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Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win.

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Mohammed Morsi: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader

Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room.

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South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike

London commuters and racegoers at Royal Ascot are advised to check details of trains online.

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HMP Birmingham: Scanner funding failure 'inexplicable'

The chief inspector of prisons says the task to improve conditions at HMP Birmingham is "huge".

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'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Increasing numbers of people aged between 41 and 60 are being recruited by criminals to launder money.

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Tory leadership hopefuls face second MPs' vote

The field of six candidates will narrow further, with at least one set to be knocked out of the race.

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What does this hat mean to Americans?

The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.

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The gondola-making sisters taking on Venetian tradition

Two sisters in Venice are trying to overturn the unwritten rule that gondolas are made by men.

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Face to face with DR Congo's deadly vipers

Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham captures close-up portraits of some of the world's most dangerous snakes.

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Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'

Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.

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The factory making shoes out of plastic bottles

This Adidas factory in India makes shoes and clothes out of polyester from recycled plastic bottles.

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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

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'I lost £50 when diners left without paying'

Waiters tell the BBC it is common for staff to foot the bill when customers walk out without paying.

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The gay men breaking blood donation rules

The men believe who they have sex with should not prevent them from giving blood.

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Beechwood: 'I can't believe the evil that happened there'

A victim of the regime at a notorious children's home has come forward to tell her story - one of hundreds of accounts of abuse heard by a national inquiry.

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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

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MPs' maternity rights: Labour's Stella Creasy speaks out

Labour's Stella Creasy hits out at Parliament's rules, which do not recognise maternity leave.

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Love Island: Axed contestant Sherif Lanre on 'unconscious bias'

Sherif Lanre was removed from the villa last week after saying he used "crude language".

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Tory leadership race: Johnson absent as candidates face questions

Boris Johnson is absent again, as the five other contenders are questioned on Brexit and personal beliefs.

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South Wales Police officer in juror link on misconduct charge

Rebecca Bryant's son's partner was a juror in a murder trial where she was the family liaison officer.

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How to answer 'What's your biggest weakness?'

Recruiters and career experts explain how best to deal with the trickiest of interview questions.

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Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached on 27 June

It will exceed the amount allowed under a nuclear deal, amid heightened tensions over US sanctions.

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US police apologise for threat to shoot black family

Police say they are investigating the video and have issued a public apology.

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Hedgehog sign warns drivers of small wildlife hazards

It aims to protect drivers from accident hazards and reverse a decline in small wildlife numbers.

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Super Strong Sophie: James Maddison football boots honour cancer girl

Midfielder James Maddison was "best friends" with five-year-old Sophie Taylor, who died of cancer.

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South America power cut: Argentina investigates 'unprecedented' outage

Tens of million were left without power in Argentina and neighbouring countries on Sunday.

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India magician disappears in river after Houdini trick

Chanchal Lahiri, with his legs and hands shackled, was lowered into a river in India.

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Top Gear: 'Warm' return praised by TV critics

The return of Top Gear and its new presenting team is welcomed by critics.

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Hong Kong extradition: How radical youth forced the government's hand

How did Hong Kong's protesters - many barely out of their teens - manage to force the government's hand?

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Andy Murray's 'life-changing' hip surgery has left him pain-free

Ahead of his tennis return, Andy Murray reflects on his hip surgery and enjoying life pain-free.

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Wainfleet flooding: Homes remain evacuated until Friday

More than 580 houses in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, were evacuated when a river burst its banks.

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Kier to cut 1,200 jobs as it seeks to cut costs

The troubled construction and services firm is attempting to save £55m a year by 2021.

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Sunday, 16 June 2019

Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

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Labour 'needs clear anti-Brexit position', says Tom Watson

The party's deputy leader wants Labour to strongly argue for the EU, saying "our hearts are Remain".

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Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

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Nyall Brown death: Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust criticised

Mental health trust staff do not always read a patient's notes before seeing them, says a coroner.

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Lyme disease has 'dominated' my life

Morven-May MacCallum tells BBC Disclosure that Lyme disease has controlled her life for nine years.

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Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.

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The family-of-four living off grid

Two former vets from Essex and their children are showing others how it is possible to live self-sufficiently.

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Liverpool teenagers 'paid money to stab other youths'

Young people tell the BBC they have been offered up to £1,000 by gang leaders in Liverpool.

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Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people.

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Trans charity Mermaids UK 'deeply sorry' for data breach

Mermaids UK published thousands of emails containing confidential information, reports suggest.

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Tory leadership race: EU will renegotiate Brexit package says Hunt

Mr Hunt said if there is no prospect of a deal by 31 October he would accept a no-deal Brexit.

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Cricket World Cup final could be free-to-air says ICC

Talks about making the World Cup final free-to-air are taking place, says ICC chief executive David Richardson.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu will have to reimburse $12,490 (£9,917).

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Thrapston nifty knitters knit their town's whole high street

It took seven people a year to knit their high street in Thrapston, from the church to the toy shop.

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Jailed Nazanin's husband in Iranian embassy tent protest

Richard Ratcliffe has spent his first night on a hunger strike outside the Iranian embassy in London, to try and secure his wife's release.

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Wales' chapels: The Abernant man single-handedly keeping the doors open

Eirian Jones is the last member and single-handedly runs Capel Y Cwm near Abernant in Carmarthenshire.

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Gulf of Oman: Iran protests to UK ambassador

The UK says Iran is "almost certainly" responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

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Fodor's Travel removes 'offensive' Belfast murals guide

Fodor's Travel compared "wildly romantic Catholic murals" to "workmanlike efforts" in Protestant areas.

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Saturday, 15 June 2019

Tyson Fury stops Tom Schwarz in second round of heavyweight fight in Las Vegas

Britain's Tyson Fury stops previously undefeated heavyweight Tom Schwarz in the second round in Las Vegas.

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Tory leadership: Boris Johnson wins backing from Esther McVey

Former contender Esther McVey pledges support to Boris Johnson ahead of the first TV debate later.

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Wainfleet flooding: Hundreds spend night away from town

People are warned they may need to stay out of their homes in Lincolnshire for up to 48 hours.

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Donald Trump hits out again at Sadiq Khan over London violence

The US president's comments come after five separate attacks in London leave three men dead.

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Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998

Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends.

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Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

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EastEnders star: How award saved my dad

A chance opportunity given to an EastEnders actor to present an award resulted in his father's life being saved.

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Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sailing by'

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

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The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)

On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?

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Tattoos at work: Are they still an issue?

Employers have become more relaxed about visible tattoos at work, but some firms still don't allow them.

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Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me

Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.

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Sudan: Friends pay tribute to victim of Sudan protests

Social media profiles have been turning blue in tribute to Mohammad Mattar who was shot dead during protests in Sudan.

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Obituary: Franco Zeffirelli

Franco Zeffirelli's bold ideas and lavish productions made him one of the great post-war European directors.

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Watch What I Can Do: Basketball film breaking down barriers

A new film about young women in sport and reluctance to take part has had almost one million online views in two weeks.

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Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

Acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox decries prejudice and trial by the media.

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Free TV licences cannot be saved with cuts to salaries, says BBC

The BBC says salary cuts would only save £25m of the £500m shortfall needed to fund free licence.

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Director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96 - Italy media

Film director and cultural icon Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96, Italian media reports

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Two London teens murdered within 15 minutes of each other

Fourteen people are arrested over three separate attacks in the capital in the space of 12 hours.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in 2016 after being convicted of spying, which she denies.

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Wainfleet flooding: More evacuations of homes

Ballast drooped from RAF helicopters has successfully filled a breach in the River Steeping.

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London Euston disruption caused by trespasser

Major delays are expected after the station is closed to trains for more than two hours.

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Islington stabbing: Man charged over pushchair mum attack

Christel Stainfield-Bruce was stabbed after she refused to hand over her mobile phone.

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Stroke survivor gets tech support to speak again

Alisha Malhotra is using new technology to help her regain the power of speech.

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Are too many Army officers privately-educated?

The BBC has found almost half of the latest Army officer cadets went to private schools.

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Edexcel launches investigation after A-Level maths paper leaked online

Part of an Edexcel maths paper was shared on social media ahead of the exam on Friday.

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The Rockall fishing dispute explained

Scottish and Irish crews are between a rock and a hard place over Atlantic island fishing rights.

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Friday, 14 June 2019

Chris Froome: Briton fractured neck in crash and faces six weeks in hospital

Britain's Chris Froome suffered a fracture to his neck in Wednesday's serious crash and faces six weeks in hospital.

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Jeremy Corbyn challenges UK government's Iran accusations on oil tanker attacks

The UK government says it is "almost certain" Iran is responsible for the Gulf of Oman tanker attacks.

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Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say

The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted

President Jair Bolsonaro, who was attacked last September, says he will appeal against the decision.

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Largest world stock of animal-killing virus destroyed by UK lab

Scientists destroy final UK laboratory samples of rinderpest, the disease that wiped out most of the cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Listeria outbreak: Health secretary orders NHS food review

It comes after two more patient deaths are linked to an outbreak of listeria in hospital food.

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End-of-life care not 'culturally competent'

A study hopes to boost the small number of black and Asian people using end-of-life care services.

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Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border

Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are hoping to beat the introduction of a visa requirement by Peru.

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Thursday, 13 June 2019

Tory leadership: Matt Hancock 'mulling over' pulling out

The health secretary, who came sixth in the first ballot, is understood to be deciding whether to continue.

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Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House

At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs.

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'Grenfell Tower fire brought us together'

When the Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 people it destroyed families and friendships.

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Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.

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Quiz of the Week: Who did Justin Bieber challenge to a fight?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Euthanasia: 'I don’t feel like I’m killing the patient’

Doctor Yves de Locht practices euthanasia but feels for emotional reasons he can only do one a month.

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Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 June 2019

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

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Birmingham LGBT lessons row: 'Children worried about protests'

Pupils have been concerned about protests against LGBT lessons in Birmingham, school staff and governors say.

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Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright joins kids' plastic toy push

Actress Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley, meets children who are upcycling their toys.

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Contaminated blood: What caused the NHS scandal?

The infection of up to 30,000 people with contaminated blood is one of the biggest NHS scandals.

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#OneFairWage: Is it wrong to pay tipped staff less than others?

Some US workers can be paid just $2.13 an hour by their bosses, but raising the rate is controversial.

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The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't

How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains?

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Top Gear: Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness on joining the trio

Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff on screen tests and being subtitled.

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Gulf of Oman tanker 'attacks': What we know

It is the second time in a month that tankers appear to have been targeted in the region.

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How Drax Project turned one lost wallet into 57m streams

Four former buskers reveal the inspiration for their breakout pop hit.

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Grenfell Tower: Hundreds of buildings still have 'unsafe' cladding

Two years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, 328 high-rises still have the same type of cladding.

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'Harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts banned

The UK advertising watchdog brings in new rule to stop adverts "contributing to inequality in society".

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Baby joy for couple who lost 13 babies to miscarriages

Laura and Dave Worsley refused to give up hope - and their fertility expert was just as determined.

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Firefighter gets £1.5m after losing hand in training exercise

Ian McDonald was taking part in a training exercise when his hand was pierced by hydraulic fluid.

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Bank Holiday change will 'cost calendar maker £200,000'

Calendar maker says it will have to replace the May pages on 400,000 calendars it has already printed.

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Swiss women strike for more money, time and respect

Women are protesting against the slow pace of change, calling for "more money, time and respect".

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'You can get your money when you need it'

Hundreds of thousands of staff could soon get their salary as they earn it instead of waiting for payday.

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Sculptor named for statue of black head teacher

Wales' first black head teacher will be immortalised after she topped a "hidden heroines" poll.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2019

'We were tortured by our own father'

"Jack" and "Sean" were regularly locked in a cellar and beaten but the authorities took years to intervene.

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The women who are killing it in taxidermy

The young women who are trying to change perceptions about a traditionally male-dominated practice.

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What's killing Yosemite's trees?

Ten years into a unique scientific project researchers have tracked dramatic changes to the forest.

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Fishing for crabs in Brazil's mangrove forests

Photographer Nacho Doce documents the changing landscape of Brazil's mangrove forests.

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Mastectomy: I got rid of my boobs aged 27 to save my life

Hayley had a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of hereditary breast cancer.

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Change A View: One Scottish man's idea to fix the broken world of online debate

An idea which began life as a Highland teen's social media side project has garnered global attention.

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Viewpoint: What series on Central Park Five teaches us today

The wrongful arrest of five black boys is being retold to a new audience in a new TV series.

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Lionel Messi: Why does Argentina's captain struggle internationally?

Lionel Messi is one of the best players in football history. So why have he and Argentina had so little success together?

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When Pepsi was swapped for Soviet warships

For some countries bartering has long been a vital part of how they trade overseas.

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Conservative leadership: 10 rivals face first ballot of Tory MPs

The 10 contenders to succeed Theresa May will need 17 votes to stay in the race in the opening round.

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Police 'sorry' over Higgins football sex abuse case

Six victims of coach Bob Higgins could not have their cases tried because of double jeopardy laws.

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West Midlands Police advertises unpaid forensics jobs

Experts fear that volunteers asked to sift through upsetting material may not get adequate support.

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UK man donates frostbitten toe to Yukon bar

The Downtown Hotel is renowned for its Sourtoe cocktail, which includes a mummified human toe.

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Students want parents to be told in mental health crisis

Two-thirds of students say universities should contact parents if there are serious mental health problems.

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UK one of 'least family friendly' countries in Europe

The UK fares badly in rankings for paid parental leave and affordable quality childcare.

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Green: Topshop empire 'didn't come close to collapse'

Sir Philip Green thanks the landlords and suppliers who backed the restructuring deal that saved Arcadia.

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Help to Buy: 'Most users did not need help report finds'

Most participants in the scheme could have got on the housing ladder without help, a report finds.

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Next Prime Minister 'must prioritise Grenfell Tower', say campaigners

Friday will mark two years since the fire and the bereaved will gather by the tower to pay tribute.

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Trump: US to send 1,000 troops to Poland in new deal

The US vows to send 1,000 extra troops to Poland, along with new military hardware including drones.

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Thomas the Tank Engine illustrator honoured

John T Kenney's art became known worldwide after he illustrated six books in Rev W Awdry's The Railway Series.

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Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock

Authorities have shut some government offices after the worst violence in the territory for decades.

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Bermuda land snail: An animal 'back from the dead'

A remarkable story of how a snail was rescued from the edge of extinction and returned to the wild.

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The Papers: 'Victory for Brexit' on day Boris takes centre stage

The papers focus on the Tory leadership campaign and the failed attempt to stop a no-deal Brexit.

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Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Hong Kong protests: Why people are taking to the streets

The BBC's Helier Cheung looks at why a proposed law is proving controversial and how it could have an impact outside of Asia.

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Communicating brick-by-brick - the power of Lego therapy

Inside the Block Bus, which brings social skills to children in rural communities through Lego therapy.

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Remembering Grenfell Tower, two years on

As plans for the official memorial are developed, residents create their own memorials to the 72 victims.

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The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin

In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric.

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Why is building so slow and expensive?

Forward-thinking builders are looking at the ways technology can help the construction industry.

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Why talking to strangers could be good for you

We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.

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'I saw the damage' - Chernobyl workers assess TV series

A former engineer and diver give their verdicts on how the explosion at the power plant is handled.

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The man who helped feed the world

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

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Why is so much of the US under water?

America's heartland has faced months of record-breaking floods. Why is it so bad now and what's the impact?

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Maren Morris: Country music has a problem with sexuality

Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer.

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Trust me, I’m a disabled doctor

Limb loss, dyslexia and mental health difficulties - and that's just the medical staff.

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The woman who makes cannabis oil 'to help people'

Marie runs an illegal cannabis oil laboratory in the mountains of Spain because she says she wants to help people.

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Climate change: UK government to commit to 2050 target

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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GP 'ghost patients' to be investigated by NHS fraud squad

Investigators will try to find out whether GPs have been claiming fees for non-existent patients.

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Tory leadership: Boris Johnson says there can be no further Brexit delay

Boris Johnson says the Tories risk "kicking the bucket" ahead of the launch of his leadership campaign.

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Former Derby gang leader says prison gave him 'another chance at life'

Carlus Grant, once Derby's "most dangerous criminal", wants to warn teenagers about gang life.

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Topshop empire survival vote 'on a knife edge'

Arcadia Group's creditors will vote on Sir Philip Green's revised rescue deal on Wednesday.

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Bradford to name streets after women to tackle gender imbalance

A campaign to honour historical female figures through street names is under way in Bradford.

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Trump reveals Mexico migrant plan by waving document around

The US president waves a sheet of paper around which has immigration plans written on it.

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US mum seeks mercy for dad who killed five children

Amber Kyzer tells a jury her ex "did not show my children mercy by any means, but my kids loved him".

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Hong Kong extradition: Protesters gather as controversial bill debated

Protesters block some key roads as lawmakers prepare to debate controversial extradition plans.

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Music festival lighting 'can trigger epileptic fits'

Strobe lighting at dance music festivals can increase the risk of epileptic seizures, researchers warn.

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The Papers: Will Remainer plot thwart 'PM in waiting' Boris?

The papers focus on the Tory leadership campaign as the bookmakers' favourite enters the race.

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Southgate to 'demand more' of England players

England boss Gareth Southgate says he needs to "demand more" of his players after their Nations League disappointment.

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Is your wood from a legal source? This test can tell

Scientists say they will be able to identify where a piece of wood comes from to the nearest 10km.

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Triple child killer David McGreavy released, mother told

David McGreavy, who killed three children in 1973, was cleared for release from prison in 2018.

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Monday, 10 June 2019

'We had 30 shots and couldn't score' - Republic boss McCarthy thrilled to beat Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is "delighted" with the result, if not the performance, after a lacklustre 2-0 win over minnows Gibraltar.

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Hungary tourist accident: Operation to raise capsized boat begins

A giant crane begins lifting the boat in Budapest after last month's fatal collision.

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Handmaid's fail: Kylie Jenner faces backlash for themed party

Reality star Kylie Jenner is being criticised for hosting a Handmaid's Tale themed party.

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UK weather: Sinkholes close M25 in Kent amid heavy downpours

Thirty-one flood alerts are in place across England, with some areas set to see up to 60mm of rain.

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News Daily: Tory leadership race and Nurseries 'crisis'

Your morning briefing for 11 June 2019.

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NDAs: MPs call for ban on 'gagging clauses' over 'cover-up' fears

Employers are using non-disclosure agreements to "cover up unlawful and criminal behaviour", MPs say.

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Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter?

Iran has threatened that if its oil exports are stopped, then no oil can pass the Strait of Hormuz.

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How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

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The Japanese estate agent selling 'haunted' houses

Akira has been selling 'haunted' houses for five years and has dealt with around 500 homes.

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Tory leadership contest: Rory Stewart warns over 'electoral bribes'

Rory Stewart urges honesty over tax promises as Boris Johnson wins the backing of more senior MPs.

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Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

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Munroe Bergdorf dropped by NSPCC

Leading children’s charity NSPCC has cut ties with Munroe Bergdorf, one of the UK’s most influential Transgender activists.

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Theresa May: Leaders have 'a moral duty' to act on slavery

Modern slavery 'reaches into every corner of our lives', Theresa May will tell a UN conference.

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Nurseries in deprived areas 'face closure over funding gap'

Some nurseries say they have cut back on learning resources and the quality of the children's food.

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Nicola Sturgeon to hold talks with European leaders

The Scottish first minister will meet Jean-Claude Juncker and Michel Barnier during a visit to Brussels.

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US Africa envoy to visit Sudan amid crisis to encourage talks

Tibor Nagy will urge the country's military leaders to stop their attacks on civilians.

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MSPs to vote on organ donation opt-out legislation

A bill that would assume people support organ donation unless they state otherwise is set to win the backing of Holyrood.

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Postcode lottery for speech therapy, says commissioner

England's children's commissioner highlights "enormous variation" in money spent across the regions.

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'Allo 'Allo plaque to remember WW2-based sitcom

A British Comedy Society plaque is to be unveiled to remember popular sitcom 'Allo 'Allo.

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Plant extinction 'bad news for all species'

Almost 600 plant species have been lost from the wild in the last 250 years, according to a new study.

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Sunday, 9 June 2019

David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

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Latest health guidance missing from alcohol labels

It's not acceptable to be displaying old guidance and putting consumers at risk, critics say.

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News Daily: Tory leadership and Hong Kong protests

Your morning briefing for 10 June 2019.

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Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media blames 'foreign forces'

Organisers say one million people took part, making it the biggest rally since handover to China in 1997.

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UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea

The in principle free trade agreement is the first post-Brexit deal the UK has secured in Asia.

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Police: 'Man with BB gun' caused gay pride parade panic

A 38-year-old man allegedly brandished a BB gun, sending people running for their lives in the US.

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Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson pledges to cut income tax

The Tory leadership hopeful says he would use money set aside for a no-deal Brexit to cut taxes for people earning more than £50,000.

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'When I try to talk to my grandad words won't come out'

As a child, Red was chatty and full of life - but only at home. When she left the house, everything changed.

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'#IAmHere': The people trying to make Facebook a nicer place

A huge network of volunteers is fighting hate speech on Facebook using closed groups.

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Immigration: Is Britain becoming less anxious?

Recent polls show growing numbers of Britons think immigration has had a positive impact on the UK.

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Who will replace European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker?

There are clear candidates and undeclared favourites in the race to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker.

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'My allergies drove me to create beauty firm Skin Inc'

Skin Inc founder Sabrina Tan says "insanity with a purpose" drove her to launch beauty firm.

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The village where hairstyles are a dating code

Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date.

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Russian artists changing face of protest

How a new breed of protest artists in Russia are finding new ways to get their message out.

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Four things to expect from the week ahead

The race to replace the UK PM heats up and a court will decide where 2,000 precious artefacts belong.

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I was told to be 'less young and girly' to progress

Amy Golding talks about the challenges of being a young business leader for the CEO Secrets series.

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How plastic bottles are paying for lessons in Nigeria

A school in Nigeria is accepting empty plastic bottles in exchange for payment of school fees.

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