Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests

Footage shows officers beating people with batons and using pepper spray in train carriages.

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How migrants cross the Channel from Calais

The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel.

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Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs

The bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify.

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Brexit: Michel Barnier rejects demands for backstop to be axed

The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK.

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Ofsted inspections for top-rated schools to be reinstated

The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards.

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Iran tanker row: US blacklists vessel 'bound for Syria'

The US says the Adrian Darya 1 is being used by Iran to fund "illicit activities" in the region.

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Sajid Javid pledges £400m further education funding

Sajid Javid promises to invest in education for 16 to 19-year-olds, ahead of the spending review.

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Two men charged with Harry Baker's murder in Barry

Peter McCarthy, 36, and Ryan Palmer, 33, will appear in court on Saturday.

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Burning Man: Death at US festival treated as ‘suspicious’

Festival-goer Shane Billingham had “poisonous” levels of carbon monoxide in his blood, police say.

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Dorian strengthens to category 4 hurricane

Forecasters warn that Dorian could be Florida's most powerful storm since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

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Tottenham stabbing: Boy, 15, fighting for life after attack

Three people are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Tottenham.

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Sajid Javid 'voiced anger' to PM over adviser sacking

It comes after Sonia Khan became the second member of the chancellor's team to lose their job within the month.

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammad: Trial date set for 'architect of 9/11'

Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and four other men face the death penalty if found guilty.

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Air Canada fined for not using French language

A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law.

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Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was

An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates.

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Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.

Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others.

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Can you survive on foraged food?

Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further?

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The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?

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Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019

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

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Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'

Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar.

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Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears

Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives.

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American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?

Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese.

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Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge

Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year.

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'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'

Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again.

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Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese

Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937.

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Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.

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Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full.

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Is it time to bid farewell to fairground goldfish?

Bags of goldfish have been traditionally given out as prizes at fairgrounds, but is it time to stop?

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Great Barrier Reef outlook very poor, Australia says

A report downgrades the reef's long-term health from poor to very poor due to climate change.

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Siobhan McLaughlin: Widowed Parents' Allowance inaction is 'shameful'

A County Antrim mother won a major court case a year ago but the government has not taken action.

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Why are sheep being 'barbarically' butchered?

Farmers are left to collect the discarded body parts of their sheep during a "spike" in illegal butchering.

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Back in Europe for the first time since 1980 - can Wolves win the Europa League?

Wolves have returned to European competition for the first time since 1980, so can they win the Europa League?

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News Daily: Brexit talks 'up tempo' and Kashmiris allege torture

Your morning briefing for Friday 30 August 2019.

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Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor

Oleg Sentsov was convicted in 2015 for plotting and carrying out attacks in a controversial case.

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Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows.

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Leading Hong Kong democracy activist arrested

Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police.

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Huge fire engulfs factory trailers

Hotpoint, which owns the site, says no-one was injured and it was just spare parts in the burning trailers.

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Lib Dems hold off SNP to win Shetland by-election

The SNP was bidding to take Scotland's safest seat after long-serving MSP Tavish Scott stood down.

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Brexit: £3m fund to help UK nationals with EU forms

Support will go to UK nationals who need help applying for residency in the EU in the run-up to Brexit.

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How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can.

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Netflix's The Dark Crystal prequel: What you need to know

Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy.

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Quiz of the week: What fuelled Stokes' fairytale innings?

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

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Fuse ODG: 'Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior'

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'.

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'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap.

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Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'

With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder.

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Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true?

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How playing video games could you get a better job

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing.

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Music festivals: What can be done to stop drug deaths?

A 17-year-old's death at Leeds Festival has sparked debate about how to stop others meeting the same fate.

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Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw.

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'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'

The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six.

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Andrew Neil talks Brexit in new BBC Two show

He will host a new weekly prime-time politics show on BBC Two as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

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Straw bale bride and groom at Elkington farmer's wedding

The larger-than-life straw couple came complete with a tyre and bucket top hat and curtains for a veil.

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Mazda, the poodle who helps sweep Thailand's streets

Mazda the Poodle-Shih Tzu joins his owner every day at work while she sweeps the road in Thailand.

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Ellie Gould: Boy admits teenager's murder

Thomas Griffiths, 17, was named in court after the judge lifted reporting restrictions.

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Fleabag: Six things to know about the original play

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's original stage show is back in the West End for a limited run.

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Europe papers criticise Johnson's 'perfidious' move

The British prime minister's decision to suspend parliament has been condemned by many European commentators.

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Thai beach murders: Death sentence upheld by Supreme Court

The conviction and death sentence of two Burmese men are upheld by Thailand's final court of appeal.

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Ruth Davidson: Scottish Conservative leader to make statement on her future

The Scottish Conservative leader, who has been a longstanding critic of Boris Johnson, is expected to announce she is quitting.

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Jo Brand battery acid joke 'went too far', BBC rules

The BBC partially upholds complaints about a comment made by the comedian on Radio 4 in June.

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Baby names: Peaky Blinders 'may have inspired' choices

Arthur surges into the boys' top 10 and Ada is in the girls' top 100 for the first time in a century.

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Winning portraits explore British identity in 2019

The British Journal of Photography reveals this year's winning photos.

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Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps

Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube.

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Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police

Thousands gathered to demand answers after protesters accused the police of using sexual violence.

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Lesbian couple 'jeered at by takeaway staff' in Nottingham

The couple says they were the victims of homophobic abuse while picking up a kebab on a night out.

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Ukraine's deadliest day: The battle of Ilovaisk, August 2014

Some 400 troops died at Ilovaisk in 2014 when Ukrainian forces retreated through a "safe" corridor.

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Lancashire grandmother 'had to sleep on mattress in lounge' for 10 years

Lancashire County Council told the woman in 2005 her house would be extended but it never was.

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News Daily: Fury over Parliament's suspension and how shops sold knives to children

Your morning briefing for 29 August 2019.

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Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation.

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Cannock siblings undertake unusual career choice

The two brothers and their sister, all in their 20s, are in the funeral business together.

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Puppy helps boy from Eastleigh cope with autism

Puppy Jesse is being trained to support nine-year-old Jethro, who has autism and ADHD.

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HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send

Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status.

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Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease

Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia.

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Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives

Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close.

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Helmand: Army survivors describe their legacy of trauma

British Army veterans describe the enduring trauma of serving in Afghanistan's Helmand Province.

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Government to ask Queen to suspend Parliament

It would mean MPs are unlikely to have time to pass any laws that could stop a no-deal Brexit.

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Manchester Pride faces racial prejudice claims

Black and Asian people attending the Manchester Pride weekend say they experienced racism at the event.

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Double amputee from Birmingham to walk at NY Fashion Week

Nine-year-old Daisy-May Demetre's father says she wants to pave the way for other amputees.

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Young drug dealers in Bristol offered free driving lessons

The scheme offers career opportunities and training to young people caught dealing in Bristol.

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Island mystery: 'How did my son die in Thailand?'

David Cornock was found dead in his home on Koh Samui in May but the cause of death remains undetermined.

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Costco forced to shut first China store early due to crowds

The firm's push into China comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country.

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Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?

Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population.

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News Daily: Home Office ad ban and Bury FC expelled from Football League

Your morning briefing for 28 August 2019.

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Colombia drugs: Police seize 300kg of cannabis in coffin

Police seized the drugs after inspecting the vehicle and coffin at a check-point.

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Palestinian conflict: Diaries of childhood in Israeli military detention

Palestinians who were made to go through Israel's military court system as children speak out.

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Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police

But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules.

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'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'

When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods.

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Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals

The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule.

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How fire shaped humans, and forged the modern economy

If you rule out everything made by fire, we would not be left with much of an economy at all.

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Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?

Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?

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Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London?

The group behind the idea says the government has a "moral obligation" to help fund it.

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Social workers: 'I had a parent screaming foul names at me'

Social workers say they face serious abuse in the line of duty and are calling to be better protected

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Why this woman decided to knit Trump's tweets

American artist Diana Waymar wanted to find a way of relating to the current political atmosphere. So she began knitting Mr Trump’s words.

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Maria Ressa: 'Rape and death threats won't silence me'

Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa on why arrests, rape and death threats won't silence her.

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Medical Cannabis: “I can get arrested, but I'll keep using it for my pain"

Carly Barton became the first British patient to be legally prescribed with herbal cannabis last year, but fears she will be unable to pay the cost of treatment.

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Blind University of Glasgow student 'faced reading list discrimination'

Gary Copland said he was not given accessible books, and was then penalised for reading too little.

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Plastic waste: Is it time to cut back on holiday inflatables?

One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer.

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BBC plans to launch 'Beeb' rival to Alexa

It will work on smart speakers, TVs and mobiles but will Beeb be a good wake-up word?

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5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts

A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says.

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Trafalgar Square fourth plinth model Alison Lapper's son Parys dies

Parys Lapper, whose disabled mother posed while eight months pregnant, dies suddenly.

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Schoolgirls in Fraserburgh airbed rescue of man and child

The teenagers swam out to help the pair who were in danger of drowning off the Aberdeenshire coast.

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'Alarm bells' over private equity foster care firms, councils warn

Councils are concerned about what might happen if a run-for-profit foster care firm collapses.

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Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's.

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KFC to trial plant-based nuggets and wings in US

The fast-food chain's trial in Atlanta will gauge customers demand for meatless chicken.

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The moment bridge collapses in Turkey

Two people fall into a river as a bridge collapses after torrential rain in the Black Sea.

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Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort

The images show Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues and firing a gun.

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News Daily: 'Trump Brexit' warning and HS2 budget

Your morning briefing for 27 August 2019.

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Amazon fires: Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid

No reason is given for turning down the aid, but Brazil's president accused the G7 of colonialism.

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Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China

Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January.

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Bandstands: The industry built on Victorian social engineering

How the bandstands which were created to keep the working classes away from drink supported Scotland's ironworks.

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A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13

Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice.

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The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech

What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other?

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The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp

Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools.

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'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".

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The village surviving a drought on cave water

In Indonesia's East Java province, government water trucks only deliver once or twice a month.

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Why are people in the USA living shorter lives?

White people in the US without degrees are living shorter lives due to drug abuse and alcoholism.

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Photographing America's strip clubs

François Prost has travelled from coast to coast to capture the exteriors of these establishments in the cold light of day.

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Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors

A daytime party set up by the local government proves a hit in the rapidly-ageing country.

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Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago

The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show.

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Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.

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Trump says US and China to resume trade talks

The president says talks will start "very shortly" after a weekend of escalating tension with Beijing.

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Police arrest 14-year-old over Woodmill High School fire

More than 80 firefighters spent the night trying to contain the blaze at Woodmill High in Dunfermline.

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Lancashire fracking: 2.9 magnitude tremor recorded

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 is recorded in Lancashire by the British Geological Survey.

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Nuclear weapons and hurricanes don't mix, NOAA advises

President Donald Trump reportedly suggested bombing hurricanes before they made landfall.

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Ariana Grande fans react to Manchester Pride show

Ariana Grande returns to Manchester for the first time since the 2017 terror attack benefit concert.

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Melton Mowbray pork pie makers dispute Boris Johnson's claim

Melton Mowbray pork pies are not sold in Thailand or Iceland, the trade body for the pies' makers says.

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Woman's body found at Accrington Cemetery as search for missing mum continues

Police searching for Lindsay Birbeck say a woman's body was found at Accrington Cemetery.

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UK to bask in sunshine on Bank Holiday Monday

A day after the hottest late August Bank Holiday weekend temperature, more sunshine is expected.

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Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean

The mass of pumice, the size of Manhattan, is believed to come from an underwater volcano near Tonga.

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Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates

The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia.

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Courier parcel mishaps: 'My package was propping the window open'

After a woman's parcel was thrown through her window, people tell of their online shopping experiences.

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Woodmill High School closed after 'complex' fire

More than 80 firefighters spend the night trying to contain the blaze at Woodmill High School in Dunfermline.

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Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron

President Emmanuel Macron suggests G7 leaders are close to agreeing a plan to help the rainforest.

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Jeremy Corbyn risks scuppering no-confidence vote in PM, says Jo Swinson

The Lib Dem leader says a no-confidence vote in the government risks failing if Mr Corbyn insists on being interim PM.

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Port Talbot steelworks' waste gases could power flights

Tata's Port Talbot plant is the focus for turning the waste into biofuel for the airline industry.

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G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks

Iran's foreign minister makes a "surprise" visit to Biarritz to meet the French president.

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Climate change: Call for Scottish city centre ban on fossil fuel vehicles

A group of civic leaders say the move should be a key part of Scotland's effort to tackle climate change.

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Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride

The singer visits for the first time since the 2017 terror attack and subsequent benefit concert.

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TV licence: Boris Johnson says BBC must 'cough up' for over-75s

The BBC's funding settlement was dependent on covering the cost of the benefit, Boris Johnson insists.

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'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'

Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts.

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The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car

As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures.

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Swansea Valley landslides: Living on a 'moving mountain'

Landslides are a feature of life for some but what does the future hold for those determined to stay?

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Colombia's former child rebels try to rebuild their lives

The number of children recruited to fight for Colombia's rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal.

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The Papers: 'Land of heat and glory' after Ashes victory

Cricketer Ben Stokes is on every front page after his heroic performance in the third Ashes Test.

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Frinton-on-Sea: Police called as beachgoers left 'struggling to breathe'

Emergency services were called after people at a beach in Essex reported having trouble breathing.

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Notting Hill Carnival: Revellers swelter in record heat

More than a million people are expected to attend the Notting Hill Carnival.

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Birmingham firefighter leaves blaze for birth of first child

Toshwa Dennis was tackling a scrapheap fire when he got the call to say Savannah was arriving early.

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Banksy 'Brexit' mural: Scaffolding appears over Dover EU piece

The artwork appeared near Dover's ferry terminal in 2017 on a building due to be demolished.

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Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters

Police fired a gun and deployed a water canon to disperse crowds during a twelfth week of protests.

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Mallorca aircraft mid-air collision kills at least five

A helicopter and an ultralight plane collided, with one of the victims aged under 18.

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UK weather: Hottest late August bank holiday weekend on record

Forecasters warn temperatures could get even hotter, after 31.6C is reached in west London.

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Stonor light aircraft crash: Pilot and passenger killed

The pilot and passenger died when the small bi-plane crashed in a field near Henley-on-Thames.

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Guy Fawkes and Oliver Cromwell 'heads' stolen from London tourist attraction

A model of Sir Thomas More was also taken from London Bridge Experience.

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A Brexit deal is now 'touch and go', says Johnson

Boris Johnson previously said the chances of leaving without a deal were "a million to one".

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LA policeman who said sniper shot him 'made it up'

Deputy Angel Reinosa cut two bullet holes in his shirt and called in to say he was "taking shots".

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Maidstone stabbing: Man killed and four others injured

Four others were injured and four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say.

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Man, 19, dies at Creamfields festival

The man died in hospital after falling ill at the four-day dance music festival in Cheshire.

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Rev Richard Coles pop star vicar in loo drama

Rev Richard Coles tweeted his distress when a door handle broke, forcing him to wee in a jug.

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Israel says it struck Iranian 'killer drone' sites in Syria

In a rare acknowledgement, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces targeted "killer drones".

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British Airways strike: Passengers angry at airline 'silence'

Customers say they are unable to get in touch with BA, as the airline says it is fielding 40,000 calls.

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G7: Trump praises Johnson as 'right man' to deliver Brexit

Boris Johnson reacts as US President Trump praises the UK PM as the right man to deliver Brexit.

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Meet Ireland's youngest parish priest

Fr Conor McGrath, 32, tells BBC News NI what drew him to the priesthood and what his job involves.

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Amazon fires: The devastation seen from above

Swathes of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil are burning at a record rate.

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Why are retro sweets tasting success?

Retro sweets are making a comeback but what's behind their growing popularity?

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Bereaved families 'walk and talk' about suicide in Lanarkshire

Naomi Foster Aiton was three months pregnant when her partner took his own life last summer.

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Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.

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Leeds Festival: Girl dies in suspected drugs overdose

A teenage boy has been arrested after the girl apparently took a "combination of drugs".

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Police officer attacks: Force chiefs to discuss frontline safety

A senior police chief invites colleagues to an urgent summit after a spate of attacks on officers.

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Aylesbury man finds 14th Century treasure in garage

The gold seal ring is on sale with an estimate of up to £10,000.

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Tear gas used at Hong Kong protests

Police use tear gas and charge barricades as Hong Kong has another weekend of protests.

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Amazon Fires: Why the rainforest helps fight climate change

Fires in the Amazon rainforest have prompted concern around the world.

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Ashes: Australia's James Pattison edges England's Jofra Archer to Joe Root at Headingley

Australia's James Pattinson edges England's Jofra Archer to Joe Root at first slip to fall for 20 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

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Brexit: EU 'willing to listen' to Boris Johnson's ideas, says Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk says he "will not cooperate on no deal" ahead of Brexit talks with Boris Johnson on Sunday.

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Sparkhill, Birmingham: Man stabbed to death

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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'I'm looking forward to ending his career in the desert' - Ruiz Jr confirms Joshua rematch

Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr wants to "end Anthony Joshua's career" after confirming a rematch in Saudi Arabia.

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British Airways strike causes five days of flight cancellations

British Airways says there may be "knock-on effects on other days" after pilots announced walk-outs.

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Nasa said to be investigating first allegation of a crime in space

The space agency is reportedly looking into an allegation against astronaut Anne McClain.

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Pictures: Ed Sheeran plays first Ipswich homecoming gig

The Suffolk star's world tour is drawing to a close over four nights in his home town of Ipswich.

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What is the G7 summit and what does it do?

This weekend's meeting in France brings together the heads of the world's leading economies.

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Ayrshire man goes from heart patient to Ironman in 16 months

A biography Norrie Hunter read during his recovery inspired him to become fitter than ever.

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China releases British consulate worker detained at border

Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip.

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US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes

The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%.

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'First vape death in the US' recorded in Illinois

The Illinois case comes as US health officials track 149 cases of vaping-related lung illness.

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Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem?

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Extinction: Last chance to save 'rhinos of the oceans'

Sharks and rays pushed towards extinction by the shark fin trade are hot on the agenda at key wildlife talks.

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The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door?

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The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.

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PPI: 'It was a jaw-dropping amount'

The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all?

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Machen student teaches rugby to Peru's high-security prisoners

Jo Penrose has been teaching rugby to high-security prisoners in Peru during her summer break.

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Red Arrows stage display over New York City

The Red Arrows aerobatic team puts on a rare display over the New York skyline.

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Center Parcs Longleat: Boy dies after becoming ill at resort

Emergency crews were called to the resort in Longleat Forest but the boy could not be saved.

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PC Andrew Harper: Family tribute to 'hero' officer

The family of PC Harper pays tribute to their "superhero" son as police forces across the country fall silent.

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Eddie Stobart chief to leave as shares suspended

The transport firm, known for its green lorries, revealed a £2m discrepancy in its accounts last month.

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Guest finds 'old hand grenade' on holiday park

A guest thought the device they took back to their caravan was a fossil, according to local media.

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The Amazon is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?

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News Daily: Macron's Amazon warning and a bank holiday round-up

Your morning briefing for 23 August 2019.

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Gary Ray Bowles: Florida executes killer who preyed on gay men

Dubbed the "I-95 Killer", Gary Ray Bowles admitted to killing six men along the eastern US main freeway.

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Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn

The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks.

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August bank holiday 2019: Where to avoid on roads and rail

Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic.

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Glasgow University's 'bold' move to pay back slave trade profits

A Glasgow University study reveals it benefited to the tune of tens of millions of pounds from racial slavery.

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Critically-ill British citizen 'stuck in Oman'

David Hughes, who has months to live, says the British embassy has provided little help to get him home.

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How to escape a strange house when you're blind

Reece wakes up hungover and alone with no possessions in a large unfamiliar house. He's blind and needs to get home.

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Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?

LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose?

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Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?

Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing?

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The fake baby adoption scam

Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought.

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Trans conversion therapy survivor: 'I wanted to be cured so asked to be electrocuted'

As a teenage boy, Carolyn Mercer had electric shock therapy on the NHS in the hope she would be "cured".

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White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join

Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one?

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Will Tokyo be accessible enough?

Tokyo is set to host the next Paralympic Games in 2020 - but how accessible is the Japanese capital?

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Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology

New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are.

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Quiz of the week: Did you read about Bowie's bandstand?

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

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Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times

The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport.

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Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers.

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Brazil environment minister heckled over Amazon fires

Ricardo Salles is booed after figures suggest a record number of fires are burning in the Amazon.

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What is it like to live in a converted shipping container?

A new report says growing numbers of families live in the buildings but they are often unsuitable.

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Ryanair passengers face disruption as strike starts

UK pilots at the airline begin a two-day walkout in a row over pay and conditions.

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Ulster Grand Prix safety money spent on new toilets

Three riders have died since quarter of a million pounds was allocated to the Dundrod circuit in 2017.

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News Daily: Johnson to meet Macron, and 700,000 get GCSE results

Your morning briefing for 22 August 2019.

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Larry Swearingen: Texas executes man for student's 1998 murder

Larry Swearingen had maintained his innocence, saying scientific evidence should have exonerated him.

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Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit

The US secretary of state speaks with Denmark's foreign minister amid a public row over Greenland.

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Nottingham bus drivers shave off half their hair

The team, which includes three women and 11 men, are raising money for Hayward House, a palliative care centre in the city.

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Football grounds to pubs: Our fight for free tampons

Has your period ever ruined a night out? Three Celtic fans are trying to do something about it.

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Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say.

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GCSE results: Nail-biting wait for grades

As hundreds of thousands of pupils await their GCSE results, there is a warning the exams were too hard.

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Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays backstop hopes

The leaders will meet hours after the French president seemed to dampen hopes of any new Brexit deal.

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Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.

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Rivers used as 'open sewers', says WWF charity

The WWF said it was "very unlikely" that pollution reduction targets would be met without new laws.

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Andrew Harper: 'Thin blue line' ribbon tribute to PC

Blue ribbons sell out after PC Andrew Harper's home comes up with a way to honour its fallen son.

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Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?

Young protestors in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government.

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Khachaturyan sisters who killed father touch Russian hearts

The case of the teenage Khachaturyan sisters stirs Russian anger over domestic abuse.

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Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year ever

Comedian James Acaster thinks so, and here's why.

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Farming: The UK's deadliest industry

While the number of construction deaths has dropped over the past 30 years, fatalities in agriculture remain high.

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How PPI has changed our financial lives

The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all?

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What is 'blobology' and how is it transforming biology?

Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology

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The secret Facebook groups where women shame their exes

Some are using them to accuse their ex-partners of violence, rape and child abuse - despite the dangers.

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How Australia is shaking up the truffle market

Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer.

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Papua prison break: Hunt for 250 inmates who escaped torched prison

Papua has seen days of unrest with protestors blocking streets and torching buildings including the prison.

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The Matrix: Keanu Reeves to reprise role for fourth chapter

Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo for the latest instalment in the popular sci-fi franchise.

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Irish workhouse victim wins compensation battle

Mary Cavner was forced to work at a Magdalene Laundry after her father died when she was 11.

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Brexit: PM to meet Angela Merkel with call to scrap backstop

It comes after the PM said the plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland was "anti-democratic".

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Barking police surrounded flats as man barricaded himself in

Police surrounded the flats in Barking, east London, as nearby residents were evacuated.

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Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat

The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland.

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Why body image is a weighty issue at the Fringe

There are more than 3,000 diverse types of show at the Fringe yet body image is a recurring theme.

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The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war

In 1976, North Koreans killed two US officers in the DMZ over a tree, sparking a huge military gardening operation.

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Barcelona crime wave tarnishes boom in tourism

Violence and thefts have surged in Barcelona - and officials are struggling to find a solution.

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New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A.

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Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns

British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users

A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine".

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The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.

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Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?

How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal?

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G7 summit: Inside the climate activist training camp

Campaign groups in France are teaching people how to protest effectively, ahead of the G7 summit.

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Former Farc rebels become eco-warriors to stop deforestation in the Amazon

Ex-Farc rebels in Colombia, who spent decades fighting the government over land and power, have reinvented themselves as eco-warriors protecting the Amazon from illegal logging.

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Does the future of farming exist beneath city streets?

In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming?

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The mystery photos of a 1957 gay wedding

Who are the two grooms in these wedding photos? Filmmakers are trying to find out, 60 years later.

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The unbelievable hangover caused by Pure-O

Sarah Collins' OCD tricks her into thinking she's made a horrible mistake after a night out celebrating her A level results.

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Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'

Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes.

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'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'

Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work?

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Shipping containers 'used to house homeless children'

Office blocks are also being used to house families as 210,000 children are estimated to be homeless.

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UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut

The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year.

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'Why me? I had ovarian cancer at 14'

Kelliyah thought she was simply putting on weight - and was shocked to find her condition was much more serious.

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Toddler injured in Blackpool hotel window fall

The two-and-a-half year-old girl is in a serious condition and was airlifted to hospital in Liverpool.

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The Morning Show: Why are there so many TV shows about TV shows?

Jennifer Aniston's new series is just the latest in a long line of programmes set behind the scenes.

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Khan Sheikhoun: Syria rebels pull out of key town after five years

After five years in control, rebels pull out of a strategic town in their last remaining province.

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Kashmir unrest: 'They shot me and I fell to the ground'

The BBC meets protesters who were allegedly injured at the hands of security forces in Kashmir.

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'I could feel my skin burning': Acid victims speak out

Two women share their stories of surviving and then recovering from acid attacks in Uganda.

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Andrew Harper death: Murder accused appears in court

Jed Foster, 20, appears before Reading magistrates charged with murdering PC Andrew Harper.

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More schoolchildren 'rejecting cigarettes'

The proportion of surveyed pupils who have ever smoked tobacco drops to a record low of 16%.

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Home and Away actor Ben Unwin dies aged 41

Ben Unwin played "bad boy" Jesse McGregor during two stints on the long-running Australian soap.

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Hong Kong: British consulate staffer 'detained at China border'

The FCO says it is seeking further information from Chinese authorities.

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Billie Eilish: 'Baggy clothes shouldn't slut-shame'

The singer talks slut-shaming and fashion choices in an interview by Pharrell for V Magazine.

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Waringstown: Murder investigation after man found shot in vehicle

Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle in Waringstown, County Down.

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Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut

Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales.

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News Daily: Johnson attacks backstop and Epstein's will revealed

Your morning briefing for 20 August 2019.

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Canada election: Charities warned against climate change ads

Canada's elections watchdog warned that saying climate change is real could be illegal.

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Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped

The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU.

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Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised'

More than 50 people died when the Marchioness pleasure boat sank on the Thames 30 years ago.

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Eric Garner: NY officer in 'I can't breathe' death fired

The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner's death during his arrest.

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Great British Bake Off contestants revealed for 2019

A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out for the Bake Off crown.

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No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests.

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Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'

The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say.

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Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed

Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared.

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Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist

Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping".

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Trump plays down fears of US recession

The US president and his economic adviser Larry Kudlow both say they do not see a recession in the US.

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Life as a police officer: 'I've been spat on and kicked'

A police officer talks about his experience on the frontline after a PC was killed in the line of duty.

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Call Of Duty World League Championship: eUnited crowned winners

The finals of the e-sports championship took place in Los Angeles this weekend.

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Best friends off the court - but only one can go to the Paralympics

Meet Britain's Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs, the world number one and two going head to head to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

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Lucas Dobson: River Stour search resumes for missing boy

Lucas Dobson, six, fell into the River Stour in Kent on Saturday and has not been seen since.

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News Daily: Iran tanker freed and Prince Andrew on Epstein

Your morning briefing for 19 August 2019.

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Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis'

A general election would be the "change of direction" the UK needs, the Labour leader will say.

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US man arrested over alleged threat to Ohio Jewish centre

James Reardon had weapons and white nationalist material at his Ohio home, police said.

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Russian sailor's 1969 message in a bottle washes up in Alaska

An Alaska man discovers the pristine 50-year-old message in a bottle while hunting for firewood.

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Vegetable joke is funniest gag at the Edinburgh Fringe

A serving of cauliflower comedy beat the rest of the funny offerings to be crowned "Joke of the Fringe".

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Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims

The duke says any suggestion he would "condone, participate in or encourage" exploitation is "abhorrent".

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Pregnant and depressed: 'I feared they'd take my child if I admitted how I felt'

Anna Ceesay tried to hide it when she began to feel depressed and anxious during her second pregnancy.

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The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners.

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How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens

How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they?

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Five ways UK farmers are tackling climate change

Farms are on the front line of climate change - vulnerable to extreme weather events - so farmers are coming up with new and surprising ways of tackling the problem.

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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.

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'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'

Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman.

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A young face destroyed by war: The impact of an airstrike one year on

Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an airstrike hit the bus they were on, leaving him completely blind at the age of three.

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The floating farm for cows

Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people.

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Stop and search: What are your rights?

With police stop and search powers set to expand what are your rights when approached?

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The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves

Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta.

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'Iran is the most beautiful country'

A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran.

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Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack

Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack.

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Wales are favourites for the World Cup - England coach Jones

England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking.

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'It's like Bury are in intensive care & you're hoping for the best but you can't really see it. It's pure grief'

Losing the League One club, which is in financial crisis, would be "pure grief" for the Turner family.

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Didcot power station: Last cooling towers demolished

The last three cooling towers at the Didcot A plant have been brought down in a controlled explosion.

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Jihadi Jack: IS recruit Jack Letts 'loses UK citizenship'

Reports say ex-PM Theresa May decided to strip Jack Letts - dubbed Jihadi Jack - of his citizenship.

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Some of this week's strangest moments

The stories you may have missed this week.

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Smith injury brought 'rough memories' of Hughes' death

Steve Smith's neck injury brought back "rough memories" of the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014, Australia coach Justin Langer admits.

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Michael Brown regrets 'stupid' £2.4m Lib Dem donation

Michael Brown says his 2005 donation - a party record - led to recognition and pain for his family.

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Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal

Boris Johnson will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron later this week.

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Sandwich River Stour search resumes for boy aged 6

The child fell into the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent, on Saturday lunchtime.

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Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'

A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough.

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Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers

Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers.

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'Infertile' Stourbridge renal patient has healthy baby

The infant's father said he and his family were over the moon with their "miracle baby".

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Will H Ogilvie: How a Borders boy became a leading bush poet

Will H Ogilvie was lauded in Australia but overlooked by many of his fellow Scots during his lifetime.

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Village in Wiltshire opens for military veterans

Ex-service personnel, who may otherwise be left homeless, will live on the site for up to two years.

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Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths

Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband.

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Artist Adam Riches: 'I turned drawing doodles into a career'

Adam Riches rediscovered a love for drawing and has turned doodling into an art career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'looking down'

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

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The 10 surprising things you can't recycle

After McDonald's says its paper straws cannot be recycled, what other items only go in general waste?

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Adult braces: Why are more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened?

Are celebrity smiles driving more adults to wear braces in a bid to straighten their teeth?

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Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque

A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014.

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The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island

Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community.

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Can big investors save the world?

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?

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MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould

The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month.

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Famous dugong dies after eating plastic

Pieces of plastic were found inside the stomach of the sea mammal which was stranded on a Thai beach.

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Organ donation: 'My hero, he gave me his liver'

Tom Wilson died after an accident during a hockey match, but his organs and tissues have saved more than 50 people.

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El Paso shooting: Man shocked as hundreds attend wife's funeral

Antonio Basco asked members of the community to attend after his wife was killed in El Paso, Texas.

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Sudan conflict: Senior commander Hemeti vows to stick with deal

Senior commander Hemeti tells the BBC the military will abide by the deal to be signed on Saturday.

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Brexit: Tory MP Oliver Letwin rejects Corbyn as caretaker PM

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

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Sajid Javid will 'simplify' the tax system in first Budget

The chancellor says he is a "low tax guy" and he wants to see "simpler" taxes when he delivers his Budget.

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Grace 1: US issues warrant to seize Iranian oil supertanker

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.

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Andrew Harper death: Ten males aged 13 to 30 arrested

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.

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Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting

Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva.

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Candida auris: The new superbug on the block

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world.

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Tony Martin: Man who shot burglars knows he still divides opinion

The farmer was jailed for shooting dead teenage burglar Fred Barras as he fled his house in 1999.

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.

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How Hong Kong got trapped in a cycle of violence

Police and protesters are locked into a spiral of provocation - is there any way out?

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Elrow: Creating the 'most colourful party in the world'

Since being started nine years ago, Elrow events have reached every continent in the world.

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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory

Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?

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'Calling yourself a female conductor is unusual'

The Welsh National Opera has appointed a new female conductor in residence to raise the profile of women in orchestral music.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 August 2019

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

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Amnesia: Caerphilly mum can wake up without her memory

Shauna Loader has dissociative amnesia, meaning she has periods when she forgets who she is.

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Why I 'married' an anime character

Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance.

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Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' story

The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends.

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Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warnings

Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further.

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Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'

Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub.

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Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence

Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict.

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Jo Swinson: Clarke and Harman 'prepared to lead emergency government'

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says the senior Tory and Labour MPs are both prepared to be caretaker PMs.

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US Open: Andy Murray will not play at Flushing Meadows

British former world number one Andy Murray says he will play no part in the US Open, which starts later this month.

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French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace

The French daredevil unfurled a banner showing China and Hong Kong shaking hands.

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News Daily: Armed forces fall again, and Korea talks row

Your morning briefing for Friday 16 August 2019.

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Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples

Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples.

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Strength of British military falls for ninth year

The government is accused of "running down" the military, as figures show a further drop in numbers.

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Police officers shares journey from homeless teen to police officer

The Nuneaton officer was once beaten and slept rough but now hopes his story will help others.

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Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US

A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee.

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Murray Hall: The New York politician who broke 19th Century gender rules

It was only when New York businessman and politician Murray Hall died that his secret became public.

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Didcot: The power station that inspired poetry

Didcot Power Station's iconic towers will be demolished as Oxfordshire's skyline changes forever.

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Six things that affect your chance of a pay rise

Being a skilled negotiator may help, but other factors play a much bigger part.

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'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'

Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile.

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Monkey problem: St Kitts great attraction becomes great headache

One of the Caribbean island's greatest tourist attractions is also one of its biggest headaches.

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David Bowie's Beckenham bandstand gets Grade II listed status

David Bowie sang at a festival on the bandstand 50 years ago just after the release of Space Oddity.

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The plight of a US dairy farm

It's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off.

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Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre

The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island.

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Lee Komaki: Former Tokyo red-light district worker hopes to enter politics

After a career in Tokyo's red-light district, Lee Komaki wants to enter politics. But he faces challenges.

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North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills

North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles.

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Bournemouth cookery class for young asylum seekers

Workshops are teaching young asylum seekers how to cook and improve their English skills.

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Quiz of the week: Why are K-pop act BTS taking a break?

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

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Patients who cannot eat food 'fear for lives'

Problems making "liquid nutrition" have led to a national emergency, the NHS says.

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'Hundreds' seek private clinics for medical cannabis

Private cannabis clinics have now opened in the UK, charging up to £800 per month for prescriptions.

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What has gone wrong with rail franchising?

Calls to reform the system are growing amid anger over rising fares and poor punctuality.

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Russia bird strike: 23 injured after plane hits gulls and crash-lands

Twenty-three people are hurt after the emergency landing in a cornfield near Moscow, reports say.

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Viewpoint: Why Modi's Kashmir move is widely supported in India

Ashok Malik explains why the views of many Indians on Kashmir have hardened in recent years.

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When Bob Dylan played the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969

It's been 50 years since two brothers booked the US singer-songwriter to play at the English festival.

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The farmers who worry about our phone batteries

Lithium is being mined in Chile to make batteries, but at what cost to the local environment?

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Ashers 'gay cake' row referred to highest European Court

Gareth Lee, who ordered the cake from Ashers bakery, is taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights.

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'No foul play' in Nora Quoirin death

The teenager's naked body was found beside a stream just outside a holiday resort.

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News Daily: Corbyn's bid to stop no deal and A-level results awaited

Your morning briefing for Thursday 15 August 2019.

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Hong Kong crisis: Trump moots ‘personal meeting’ with China’s Xi

Donald Trump says he’s confident Chinese president Xi Jinping can humanely solve Hong Kong’s crisis.

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Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six

A gunman is believed to be holding two officers hostage during a stand-off in Philadelphia.

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The three words that can save your life

Police want everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives.

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British Firework Championships 'an amazing spectacle'

Six of the country's top firework companies compete in the championships in Plymouth.

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'Don't break yourself over a letter on a piece of paper'

Here are some words of advice and encouragement for those awaiting their A level results.

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‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’

Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land.

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From Queen to Springsteen: Why are there so many music films lately?

It's a new "golden era" for the genre but what's behind all these sudden on-screen sing-a-longs?

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Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years on

On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion".

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Being a referee: 'I get a front row seat on the pitch'

As a female official takes charge of a Uefa men's game for the first time, why do people want to become refs?

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Vanessa George: Families 'tormented' by nursery abuser's silence

Vanessa George, who has been judged eligible for parole, has never admitted which children she abused.

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Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free

They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority.

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A-levels: Anxious wait over for thousands of pupils

Thousands of pupils will learn their fate and find out about university and college places.

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A-level results: 'I didn't go to uni and I love what I do'

The BBC meets three people who opted not to go to university after their A-levels.

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Dr Becky: The Oxford University YouTube astrophysicist

"Dr Becky" receives thousands of views on her YouTube channel, which answers questions about the Universe.

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Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles

Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb.

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Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help

Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal.

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News Daily: Hammond accuses PM over Brexit and Nora's family 'heartbroken'

Your morning briefing for Wednesday 14 August 2019.

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Racism in football: FA 'has to modernise', says head of inclusion advisory board

Newsbeat has been looking into racism in football and asking what solutions are out there.

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Hong Kong protests: Flights resume as airport authority restricts protests

Hong Kong's airport, one of the world's busiest, has been the main site of protests for days.

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Nora Quoirin: Family 'heartbroken' after body found in Malaysia

Nora Quoirin's body was found just over a mile from the resort where she was staying in Malaysia.

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Astronaut Luca Parmitano plays DJ set from International Space Station

Luca Parmitano played from the International Space Station to a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Australia drug bust: Four UK men arrested over huge MDMA haul

The four men and two Australians are linked to a UK-based organised crime syndicate, police say.

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MP Chris Williamson sues Labour for suspension over anti-Semitism

Chris Williamson calls the decision to re-impose his suspension "unconstitutional".

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Shukri Abdi: Drowned girl's mother accuses police of racism

Shukri Abdi's family say Greater Manchester Police prematurely concluded her death was not suspicious.

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The Gurkhas: We felt like second-class citizens

In 2009 all retired Gurkhas were finally allowed to settle in the UK.

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Is the bystander effect a myth?

A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.

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Deforestation: What’s wrong with planting new forests?

Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here's why.

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The Penny Post revolutionary who transformed how we send letters

Despite having no direct experience of the postal service, Rowland Hill invented the Penny Post.

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The children sent to a DRC 'holiday camp' never to come back

A Belgian court is investigating an orphanage for alleged abduction of children from DR Congo.

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Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers

As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?

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The 'poetry of concrete' and the tragedy of a broken bridge

Seven people tell the story of their connection to the Genoa bridge collapse.

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Letter from Africa: The power of an apostrophe

Who does Ghana credit as its founding fathers? Our public holidays reflect our grapples with history.

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What is the UK's inflation rate?

A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances

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ASAP Rocky: A complete timeline of rapper's assault case

The judgement in ASAP Rocky's assault case is coming today, a month after his arrest.

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The Troubles: Two women from different sides work together on peace

Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at 18. Now they work together on peace.

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Rail fares set to rise again in January

The rail fare increase for 2020 is set to be announced by the Department of Transport on Wednesday.

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Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'

Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests.

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Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping

Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes.

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'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'

More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy.

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Swarovski apologises to China for describing Hong Kong as country

The jewellery firm is the latest company to be hit by controversy over the description of Hong Kong.

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Police officer faces investigation for going on Nigerian Big Brother

Khafi Kareem, 29, said she would spend the prize money on hosting a travel show in Nigeria.

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Sydney stabbing: Armed man halted by 'brave' bystanders

He was arrested after stabbing a woman and being detained by members of the public

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Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.

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Londonderry: Petrol bombs thrown at police

Police maintained a strong presence around the city's walls on Monday night.

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News Daily: UK 'front of the line' for US trade - and are hands-free sets safe in cars?

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 13 August 2019.

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Hong Kong leader warns protesters not to push city into 'abyss'

Carrie Lam almost broke down as she warned that the city could be pushed "down a path of no return".

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FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

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Sri Lanka's Muslims 'demonised' after Easter bombings

Life for many of Sri Lanka's Muslims has become tougher since April's Easter Sunday bombings.

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Jeffrey Epstein jail 'a gulag' in lower Manhattan

The jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told.

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School uniform: Can it be bought more cheaply?

Parents recalled spending more than £200 per child on uniform when surveyed by the government.

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How these bikers are helping women stay safe

In Bangladesh specialist scooter taxis are helping women to get around the capital safely.

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Asda and Boots urge chancellor to reform 'broken' rates system

The industry says a no-deal Brexit would "place a considerable strain" on the retail sector.

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Fastnet 40: Sailors remember storm that left 19 dead

In August 1979, hundreds of sailors were caught in a ferocious storm that left 19 people dead.

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Does dodgeball really encourage bullying?

Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school.

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Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies

Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity?

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'Iran tortured me into confessing to be an Israeli spy'

Mazyar Ebrahimi says he is lucky to be alive after being forced to make a false confession on TV.

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Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?

India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region.

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Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?

How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks

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Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared

Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix.

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Legal bid to stop Westminster Brexit shut-down

A group of politicians want the courts to rule out suspending parliament to push through a no-deal Brexit.

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Camden stabbing: Man killed in north-west London

The man, whose age has not yet been released, was pronounced dead in Camden on Monday night.

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Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric vehicles?

As part of its climate change season BBC Scotland meets islanders making the switch from petrol pump to charging point.

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Single-use plastic cup orders from public bodies drop by 2.2m in a year

About 2.2 million fewer single-use cups were used by public bodies in Wales in the last year.

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Cathay threatens to fire staff over 'illegal' HK protests

The airline has already sacked two employees for conduct tied to demonstrations in Hong Kong.

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Nora Quoirin: More than £100,000 raised for missing teen

About 350 people are taking part in the search for Nora Quoirin, 15, who is missing in Malaysia.

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Student side-hustles to help pay for university

Young entrepreneurs move beyond bar work to earn enough to enjoy university life.

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The friendship between two Blackpool pensioners and a pigeon

David and Elina Kerry saved a baby pigeon's life and now he returns every day to greet them.

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News Daily: Drug crime moves away from cities as PM focuses on law and order

Your morning briefing for Monday 12 August 2019.

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In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners

A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos.

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Drug crime mapped: Gangs operating away from home cities

Recorded drug crime is increasing in many small towns and villages even as it falls significantly in city centres, analysis by the BBC finds.

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Greta Thunberg's 1975 feature 'rejected by big artists'

The 16-year-old activist features on the first track of The 1975's new album.

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Man stabbed to death in attack outside Widnes pub

The 49-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene on Sunday, police say.

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K-pop group BTS to take 'extended' break from performing

The group became the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts this year.

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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire

The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.

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Grouse shooting: Labour calls for review amid habitat concerns

Labour raises environmental concerns ahead of the four-month grouse shooting season from Monday.

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High Streets hit as shop vacancy rate worst since 2015

Empty shops rise in July, while visitor numbers continue to fall, the latest industry figures show.

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Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints

Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years.

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Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier

Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer.

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CBD oil, made from cannabis, is popular for calming anxiety

Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it

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Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?

Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada.

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Why the doctor of Lampedusa changed jobs

Instead of treating migrants - or conducting autopsies on their bodies - Dr Pietro Bartolo is now seeking a political solution.

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Zumba: How a missing tape in Cali launched a global craze

Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16.

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The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned

Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited.

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From Rylan to Alison Hammond: The reality stars who became TV presenters

How the likes of Rylan and Alison Hammond became small-screen favourites.

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Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard 'done with zombies'

After 15 years on the hit comics series, Charlie Adlard wants to show there's life after the undead.

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Why do Welsh place names appear around the world?

The story involves a Welshman who played a major role in extending the American Civil War.

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Marina Wheeler urges women to take smear tests

Boris Johnson's estranged wife, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in May, says she is "cancer-free".

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The Hunt: Universal Pictures cancels film release

The storyline, which sees liberals hunt Trump supporters, has been criticised by the president.

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Worthing seafront cordon over 'hazardous material'

A two-mile cordon is set up along Worthing's seafront people report vomiting and having sore eyes.

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Norwich make-up masterclass for visually impaired woman

Blind and partially-sighted women are being taught how to put on make-up by feeling their faces.

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Vladimir Putin riles Ukraine with Crimea bikers' festival trip

Ukraine has been angered after the Russian leader visited a bikers' festival on the annexed peninsula.

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HRT shortage 'adds to the stress of menopause'

With UK supplies of hormone replacement therapy running low, women tell the BBC how it has affected them.

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Flood warnings amid forecast for further rain

There are 14 flood alerts in place across Scotland, with a more serious flood warning for Arbroath.

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Hajj pilgrims cycle from Nairobi to Mecca

Four Kenyan cyclists travel 3,500km from Kenya to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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Nora Quoirin: Police set up new hotline to locate her

Nora Quoirin, 15, has been missing from her room at a Malaysian holiday resort since Sunday.

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Norway mosque shooting probed as terror act

A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say

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Clacton Pier: Haider Shamas, 18, dies two days after sister

Haider Shamas, 18, dies in hospital days after his 14-year-old sister.

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A few of the stories you may have missed this week

Here's a few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Typhoon Lekima: Toll rises as typhoon moves up China coast

Twenty-eight are killed and more than five million affected as Typhoon Lekima hits China.

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Canada cable car cord severed in likely act of sabotage, police say

Police say a vandal seems to have deliberately cut the cable on a mountain gondola.

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Martin Broom murder: 'Cross-dresser' may hold clue to unsolved case

Martin Broom was killed in a hammer attack in his Essex home, but his killer has never been caught.

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'Hong Kong not suitable for children'

Parents and their children have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for a pro-democracy rally.

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Yemen conflict: Southern separatists seize control of Aden

Separatists take effective control of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government.

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Richard Gere and Matteo Salvini clash over migrant ship

The Italian deputy PM called on the film star to take the 160 migrants to Hollywood on a private jet.

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UK power cut: Andrea Leadsom launches government investigation

A committee will look at whether National Grid's procedures are fit for purpose.

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PM creates 10,000 new prison places and boosts stop and search

Police stop and search powers will also be expanded, says Boris Johnson as he sets out plans to cut crime.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Questions raised over disgraced financer's death

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the apparent suicide in prison was "way too convenient".

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Gordon Brown: Union is 'sleepwalking into oblivion' amid nationalism

Ex-PM Gordon Brown attacks nationalism and a no-deal Brexit - and says the UK must rediscover empathy.

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Travel disruption amid fresh weather warnings

The Met Office issues yellow warnings for heavy showers and thunderstorms through into Sunday.

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Missouri Walmart panic caused by armed man testing gun rights

The heavily armed man wanted to test his gun rights, despite his wife warning him it was a bad idea.

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Tanzania fuel tanker blast: At least 60 killed

At least 60 people died, many of them trying to recover fuel from the overturned vehicle, police say.

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Giant panda gives birth to 'rare' twin cubs

The new arrivals will be closely monitored by staff to ensure the mother cub looks after them well.

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Brighton Pier: Arrests as child found on beach in storm

The nine-year-old is in police protection after being found by beach safety volunteers in Brighton.

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River Frome tributary turns bright blue

The Environment Agency said it did not know what had changed the colour of the tributary of the River Frome.

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Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff shortage over weekend

The service appeals to its paramedics to come into work over the weekend as it cannot fill rotas.

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Nora Quoirin: Missing girl's parents thank jungle search teams

Nora Quoirin, 15, went missing from her room at the Malaysian holiday resort on Sunday.

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Typhoon Lekima: 13 dead and a million evacuated in China

Thirteen are killed and more are missing as powerful Typhoon Lekima hits the south-east coast.

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A disjointed pre-season and a lack of signings – but Liverpool make ideal start

In a title race where even the slightest slip-up could prove crucial, Liverpool put a disjointed pre-season behind them to start their campaign in style.

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UK power cut: Ofgem demands answers over blackout chaos

Ofgem says National Grid must provide an urgent report, as train disruption goes into a second day.

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Turkish sailors kidnapped off coast of Nigeria are released, reports say

The 10 men kidnapped from a Turkish container ship last month are reportedly in good health.

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