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PM's deputy Damian Green investigated over 'suggestive' text

Damian Green says the claims made by a Tory activist are "a complete shock" and "deeply hurtful".

Footage shows New York suspect tackled by police

The truck driver ploughed into cyclists before hitting a school bus and shooting with an imitation gun.

Asteroid impact plunged dinosaurs into catastrophic 'winter'

Scientists are now clearer on the freezing climate conditions that forced dinosaurs from the Earth.

Elbphilharmonie: The concert hall designed by algorithms

Each of the 10,000 acoustic panels is unique and designed to give the best listening experience.

Just a few nights of bad sleep upsets your brain

Even a few nights of poor sleep can lead to "repetitive negative thinking", experts say.

Play it again: The firm saving vinyl

How a small company in the Czech Republic became the world's biggest maker of vinyl records.

The mysterious 'braid choppers' terrorising Kashmir

At least 40 women have reported being attacked and having their hair chopped off.

The city where you will never get caught short

A new policy in a German city means "nice toilets" can be found everywhere.

The highlights of past Winter Olympics

Images from past competition by Getty Images, the official photographic agency of the IOC.

Miss Peru contestants stand up to violence

The beauty pageant stars give measurements of a different kind to highlight violence against women in Peru.

'You have to keep a knife with you'

Ed Thomas witnesses the shocking reality of knife crime on London's streets.

Royal Navy ships 'cannibalised for parts', report finds

The practice of swapping components is costing millions of pounds, the National Audit Office says.

Male infertility treatment ‘insensitive’

Men often feel excluded because female partners are often the focus of attention in clinics, a charity says.

Simon's Cat game app showed adult bite advert

The ad showed a "red and bloody" fake tattoo on a woman's shoulder in a game popular with children.

Beware potential signs of pancreatic cancer

One in three adults would dismiss potential symptoms of this all-too-often deadly disease, say experts.

Newspaper headlines: Westminster sex claims and Bake Off 'gaffe'

Further claims of sexual misconduct in Wesminster and Prue Leith Bake Off "gaffe" are among the stories to lead the papers.

Catalan independence: Spain high court summons dismissed leader

Carles Puigdemont and 13 former colleagues are summoned to appear in a Madrid court this week.

'Naked Weinstein asked me for a massage'

Sophie Morris alleges the film producer harassed her when she was 19 years old. Weinstein has "unequivocally denied" any allegations of non-consensual sex.

Which has cleaner air: Eastbourne or London?

The UK cities with atmospheres considered harmful to health by the WHO are revealed in a new report.

Arrest warrant issued for US actress Rose McGowan

Police say traces of narcotics were found on belongings left on an airplane in January.

The Great British Bake Off 2017: How the final unfolded

The Great British Bake Off reaches its climax - hours after Prue Leith let slip the winner's name.

Social media firms under scrutiny for 'Russian meddling’

Facebook, Twitter and Google appear in Washington to discuss Russian influence during the 2016 election.

Hastings Pier wins 2017 Riba Stirling Prize

The redeveloped pier beats five buildings to the award, seven years after being ravaged by fire.

Casualties reported after New York 'shooting'

A number of casualties are reported after an apparent shooting incident in New York's Lower Manhattan.

Duchess of Cambridge seeks tennis tips for Prince George

The Duchess of Cambridge, a big tennis fan, says her four-year-old "only wants to whack the ball".

'I don't want to give up my career to be a parent'

The women taking to the streets to campaign for better rights for UK working mothers.

Kevin Spacey: Netflix halts House of Cards production

The show, which already said it would end after its sixth season, is now suspending all production.

George Papadopoulos: Trump trashes 'low level' indicted aide

The president says his former adviser George Papadopoulos was a "low level volunteer" and "liar".

Harvey Weinstein: UK woman 'shaken' after hotel encounter

Sophie Morris alleges Harvey Weinstein harassed her in London's Savoy Hotel in the early 1990s.

Labour activist 'warned' about pursuing rape claim

Labour supporter Bex Bailey says she was told that reporting the 2011 incident could "damage" her.

How ex-partners avoid paying child maintenance

Your stories of how ex-partners exploit the system to avoid paying child maintenance.

Is Clinton photo with Bin Laden a fake?

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says Osama Bin Laden was hosted at the White House.

A million homes still at risk from deadly tumble dryers

Whirlpool has been criticised by MPs for leaving millions of people at fire risk.

House swept away by raging floods in New Hampshire

A raging river carries away an entire house and crushes it under a bridge in New Hampshire.

Las Vegas shooting survivors die in car crash fireball

The Carvers ran from a hail of gunfire in Las Vegas, only to die outside their California home.

Mike Samwell death: Burglar found guilty of murder

Ex-Royal Navy officer Mike Samwell died when burglar Ryan Gibbons twice drove over him in his own car.

Arthur Collins trial: Acid text 'was about shampoo'

Arthur Collins told a jury a text about "acid" in his car referred to his hair-thickening shampoo.

Real IRA leader guilty over Prince Charles bomb plot

Seamus McGrane is convicted of planning a bomb attack during the prince's 2015 visit to Ireland.

Russia, Facebook, the US election and when 126 million isn't 126 million

Facebook posts from Russian-sponsored accounts may have reached millions of Americans - but that doesn't mean they read them.

Parachute trial: Husband 'better off' with wife alive

Emile Cilliers would have been worse off if his wife Victoria had died in a 4,000ft fall, a court hears.

Kevin Spacey: Special Emmy award withdrawn after assault allegations

Actor will no longer receive special International Emmy award next month.

Washington man finds snake in bath

A man was having a shower when a snake slithered into his bath tub from the overflow pipe.

'I didn't realise it was going to be part of my entrapment'

Perpetrators of domestic violence are increasingly using technology to monitor and harass victims.

Is this the scariest farm in the UK?

Thousands of people are expected to visit Shocktoberfest at Tulleys Farm in West Sussex.

Billy Connolly receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace

Comedian and actor Billy Connolly receives the award just a few weeks ahead of his 75th birthday.

What makes a whisky cask worth £500,000?

Casks of Scotch whisky have been sold for more than £500,000. Why is interest so high in the spirit?

North Korea calls UK WannaCry accusations 'wicked'

It comes after the UK said it was "as sure as possible" North Korea was behind a huge ransomware attack.

Pride of Britain Awards: What did Suzie McCash teach Prince William?

William said he would talk to George about an important issue, following his meeting with 5-year-old Suzie McCash.

Football ground street signs are wrong, says fan

The symbol is not realistic but tourist road signs for other attractions are, critics say.

Sacked Catalan leader not seeking asylum

Catalonia's sacked president Carles Puigdemont says he has not travelled to Belgium to seek asylum

Did Russian-backed propaganda sway US voters?

Facebook says up to 126 million Americans may have seen it before and after last year's election.

Pride of Britain celebrates courage in year of terror

Emergency services who dealt with terror attacks and the Grenfell fire were honoured at the awards.

UK inquiry into Weinstein widens

UK police investigating Harvey Weinstein are now looking at sexual assault allegations from seven woman

John Kelly: US Civil War caused by 'lack of compromise'

President Trump's chief of staff General John Kelly was speaking to Fox News when he made the remarks.

Great British Bake Off: Prue Leith appears to accidentally reveal winner

The chef and broadcaster appeared to give the game away in a tweet that was later deleted.

2023 Rugby World Cup: South Africa recommended to host tournament

World Cup board recommends South Africa to host the 2023 tournament ahead of Ireland and France.

Harvey Weinstein kicked out of Producers Guild of America

The movie mogul receives a lifetime ban following reports of "decades of reprehensible conduct".

Llangammarch Wells fire: Multiple deaths probe continues

A father and several of his children are feared dead following the blaze.

Ryanair buoyant despite cancellations

The low-cost airline still expects record annual profits, despite cancelling 20,000 flights.

Forensic artist reconstructs face of Scottish 'witch'

The face of a woman who was persecuted for witchcraft is brought back to life using 3D forensic technology.

Countdown to Brexit: How to divide food sold to the EU

What might happen to food imports into the EU and the UK after Brexit?

Fixed-odds maximum stake 'could be cut'

Government to consider cutting maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals to as little as £2

Netflix ends House of Cards amid sex claim against Kevin Spacey

The video streaming company said it was "deeply troubled" by actor Anthony Rapp's abuse allegation.

Slave worker found locked in Nottingham loft

Police have jailed a man after this raid in Nottingham.

Dismembered bodies found in Japan flat

Police arrested a man after finding body parts, including two heads stored in a cooler, in his flat.

Singapore python tries to eat 'petrified' pet cockatoo

The 1.5m (5ft) long snake was found in a Singapore home coiled around a pet cockatoo's cage.

Alzheimer's nutrient drink falters in clinical trial

Study finds no evidence a nutritional 'anti-Alzheimer's' drink being sold online in the UK can slow the disease.

Manus Island: Refugees refuse to leave Australia centre

Men held by Australia in Papua New Guinea file legal action, saying their human rights are at risk.

The £97m bill for 'midwife shortage'

Maternity services are relying on expensive overtime and agency staff to fill rotas in the UK, union leaders say.

Progress made in Stormont talks, says James Brokenshire

Northern Ireland two largest parties, Sinn Féin and the DUP, will resume talks on Tuesday morning.

Catalonia's castells: Children scramble up human towers

Whatever you do, don't look down! Building human towers is a big tradition in Catalonia.

Cabaret Law: The fight for the right to dance in New York

Dancing may be the universal language but it's not a protected right in New York. That could now change.

This is my country, too

As a new report finds Muslim women are most vulnerable to Islamophobic attacks, Muna Ahmed describes the daily pressure they face.

The domestic violence victims 'left begging for a home'

Women fleeing domestic abuse say councils are failing to provide them with temporary accommodation.

The Balfour Declaration: My ancestor's hand in history

A century on from the momentous document, a BBC journalist makes a personal visit to the Holy Land.

'My relation was stabbed as a witch'

It's Halloween. But how about finding an ancestor accused of being a witch?

Mihaela Noroc: Is this what real beauty looks like?

Mihaela Noroc has been around the world photographing women from all different walks of life.

Goosebumps illustrator on 25 years of scaring children

Tim Jacobus, illustrator for the Goosebumps children's horror stories series, reveals his own fears.

'How my horror make-up looks helped my depression'

Make-up artist Beth's horror looks helped her cope with depression and battle unrealistic beauty standards.

Russia-linked posts 'reached' 126m Facebook users in US

Facebook says 80,000 posts linked to Russia were produced before and after the US election in 2016.

Gordon Brown: Rogue bankers should be jailed

The former PM says prosecutions are needed to discourage behaviour that led to the financial crash.

Michael Fallon 'apologised for touching journalist's knee'

The defence secretary's spokesman says he apologised to Julia Hartley-Brewer at the time in 2002.

Newspaper headlines: 'Pestminster crackdown' and US-Russia probe

Claims of sexual harassment in Westminster and the inquiry into alleged links between Russia and the Trump campaign lead the papers.

Manafort's indictment: Where did all the money go?

Mr Trump's former campaign chair was indicted on 12 charges, including conspiracy against the US.

Catalan independence: Carles Puigdemont in Belgium, lawyer says

Sacked President Puigdemont hires a lawyer after a Spanish prosecutor calls for rebellion charges.

Paralysed woman's life-sustaining treatment 'can end', judge rules

A judge rules care can be stopped after relatives were divided over the 72-year-old's condition.

Cycling 2,000 miles across N America - by hand

British Paralympian Karen Darke spent a daily average of 10 hours, covering up to 75 miles.

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth for first time

The £3bn HMS Queen Elizabeth sails out of Portsmouth for the first time.

'Nosy' midwife struck off for viewing friends' records

Vicky Anne Bloxham was sacked by University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Calls to ban Coca-Cola Christmas truck from Liverpool

A councillor said the soft drink giant's festive vehicle promotes a "grossly unhealthy" product.

Westminster sexual harassment: MPs outline claims

One MP says she raised concerns about inappropriate behaviour, but it was dismissed as "pub" chat.

Students cheated in £2m mobile phone scam

A gang are sentenced to up to six years in prison after conning people to set up fake phone contracts.

Outcry over Russia teenage model's death after Shanghai show

The Chinese agency that represented Vlada Dzyuba, 14, denies claims she died from overwork.

Judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

President Trump's reasons for banning transgender personnel are not based on fact, a judge rules.

Hair dye dangers warning for children

"Lives at risk" as some salons in Wales offer hair colour appointments for under-16s.

Blue Planet II: Family rapt as Attenborough doc airs

Relive the wonder of David Attenborough's latest documentary with the Greenwood family.

V Festival to get a new name after sponsor Virgin pulls out

Richard Branson tweets his company will no longer sponsor the event after 22 years.

'Dolphin' spotted in the River Thames near Putney Bridge

An aquatic mammal was filmed swimming near Putney Bridge on Sunday.

Trump adviser George Papadopoulos lied about Russian links

He admits trying to impede an inquiry into links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.

Rape claims hit Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan in France

Oxford professor Tariq Ramadan dismisses the allegations by two women as "slander".

Llangammarch Wells fire: Multiple deaths, three escape

A number of people have died in a house fire from which three children escaped.

Greetings card slave worker kept in Nottingham loft

Edward Zielinski, who forced his victims to urinate in plastic bottles, is jailed for 40 months.

Surfing in Iceland's breaking waves

Heidar Logi is one of a small group of surfers who brave the freezing waters of Iceland.

Kevin Spacey faces backlash from LGBT community after coming out

The actor publicly announced he was gay after allegations of sexual assault.

Tackling the 'boys' club' of political cartoons

The UK has never had a full-time female political cartoonist on a national paper, as far as we know. Why?

The 'witches' who are board of brooms

These women from Portland, Oregon, have a trick up their sleeves for Halloween.

Labour MP 'sexually harassed' as young activist

All political parties have a "responsibility" to deal with sexual harassment, says Cat Smith.

Kenya election: Kenyatta re-elected in disputed poll

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta is re-elected in a repeat poll boycotted by the opposition.

CCTV footage of York stolen taxi in a 100mph police chase

Luke Kilminster was sentenced after he admitted stealing a taxi from outside York railway station.

Is your phone listening in? Your stories

Facebook has denied using audio to target ads, but many people think it can happen.

Forgotten history: The black missionaries of Colwyn Bay

How a Welsh seaside town hosted an institute for African students, including Nelson Mandela's mentor.

A French chef has urged Scottish schools to serve snails

Fred Berkmiller argues that snails and fish heads should be served instead of chicken nuggets and chips.

Kim Wall death: Danish inventor Madsen admits dismembering journalist

Peter Madsen says he dismembered the Swedish journalist aboard his submarine but denies killing her.

South Ribble council restricts number of dogs allowed per person in public

South Ribble Council says anybody in control of more than four dogs in one of its parks faces a £100 fine.

Online dating couple 'plotted bombing'

When arrested in December, Mr Mohammed had two of the three elements of explosives, the jury heard.

Parachute trial: Wife 'asked did you try to bump me off?'

Victoria Cilliers made the "tongue in cheek" remark to her husband after a home gas leak, a court hears.

Google 'drop everything' to fix burger emoji

Google's big cheese Sundar Pichai joked the company will "drop everything" to fix their burger emoji

Ex-Trump aide 'faces charges over Russia'

President Trump's ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort to face charges in Russia inquiry, reports say.

Corrie star charged with sex assaults

Coronation Street actor Bruno Langley charged with two counts of sexual assault at Manchester music venue

Catalan independence: Spain prosecutor calls for rebellion case

Spain's prosecutor says leaders behind the region's declaration of independence should be charged with rebellion.

Custody deaths review urges shake-up

Review calls for sweeping changes in way deaths and serious incidents in custody are handled in England and Wales

Second-hand smoke linked to pet deaths and illnesses, experts say

Family pets are equally, if not more, at risk of developing illnesses as humans are, research suggests.

Blue Planet II beats Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor

The documentary series, fronted by Sir David Attenborough, was watched by 10.3 million viewers.

The best celebrity Halloween costumes

Newsbeat round up the best celebrity Halloween costumes.

Two boys, 14, held by counter terror police in Northallerton

Police said properties are being searched in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016

CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere jumped to a record high in 2016, says the World Meteorological Organization.

Catalonia independence: Spain to take control of Catalan institutions

The former Catalan leader may face arrest as Madrid takes steps to strip the region of its autonomy.

Escaped Eurasian lynx sighting in Wales investigated

The Eurasian lynx escaped from Borth Wild Animal Kingdom, near Aberystwyth.

Warning over dangers of smoking around pets

Experts are trying to raise awareness of the impact on animals.

Chris Gayle: Cricketer wins Sydney defamation case

An Australian publisher made false claims that the cricketer exposed himself, a jury finds.

News Daily: Budget 'dilemma' and Spacey party claim

Your morning briefing for 30 October 2017.

Kevin Spacey apologises over Anthony Rapp 'sexual advance' claim

The Hollywood star is accused of making sexual advances towards a child actor 30 years ago.

Lightning storm blazes across Queensland skies

Severe storms bring a spectacle - and more than 176,000 lightning strikes - to east Australia.

Action urged over Westminster abuse claims

Theresa May calls for a new disciplinary and grievance process for those working in Parliament.

HSBC posts huge jump in third quarter pre-tax profit

The firm reported a five-fold jump in profits helped by cost-cutting and a focus on Asia.

AFL player Broad sorry for sharing topless woman photo

Australian football player Nathan Broad sent the image, which went viral, without the woman's consent.

Plane tries to land in Austria storm... takes off again

The flight makes a last-minute change in the stormy weather at Salzburg airport.

Scrap student loan interest and extend payback time - review

Payback time should also be extended to help avoid a future debt crisis, says the UK 2020 report.

Gordon Brown reveals fight for eyesight in new memoir

Ex-PM also opens up about his struggle to reach voters in the "touchy-feely" social media era.

The nurse hired to combat cancer myths online

A cancer charity said myths online leave patients "scared and at risk of bogus cures".

Budget: Hammond faces spending dilemma, says IFS

The chancellor is in a "very difficult position" for the 22 November Budget, a think tank says.

Catalonia independence: Puigdemont 'could run if not in jail'

Madrid says Carles Puigdemont could stand for re-election - provided he has not been imprisoned.

The woman who won the lottery and chose to give it back

Since buying a winning ticket in 2013, Rachel Lapierre has used most of her winnings to run her own charity.

Managing the managers: The rise of the business 'philosopher-kings'

Why hire a manager and then hire someone else to tell them how to do their job?

Strong storms kill five in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic

Flooding, power cuts and traffic disruptions affect Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

'I'm scared of my own autistic child'

Parents struggling to cope with their violent autistic children say they are not being supported.

How Lee Child is breaking cover on Jack Reacher secrets

The best-selling novelist reveals how he tackles his thrillers and gives away some nuggets about what's coming next.

IVF: Patients face postcode lottery for treatment

Figures show just 24 of 208 clinical commissioning groups offer three rounds of IVF treatment.

UK must prepare for fourth industrial revolution, says report

Digital technology could create hundreds of thousands of UK manufacturing jobs, a new report says.

India: Separated twin 'opens eyes' four days after surgery

One of the boys has responded to simple commands four days after their historic surgery.

Rainbow paint job to 'cheer up' people in Kabul

Can painting buildings bright colours raise people's morale in a part of the world ravaged by decades of war?

Ghostwatch: The BBC spoof that duped a nation

Its creator and a family whose lives were changed forever talk about the impact of Ghostwatch.

Syrian refugee artist: How coming to UK changed my life

Hasan Abdalla says his positive experiences in the UK compared to Syria completely redefined his artwork.

Creating low-cost luxury modular homes

The modular or flat-pack home - often associated with low-cost accommodation - is being transformed by a Filipino entrepreneur.

The Americans who can't read

The US has more citizens who are illiterate than many of its developed counterparts. Why is that?

Knitting 'knockers' for Kenyan breast cancer survivors

Meet the knitting group helping Kenyan women with breast cancer.

Russia-Trump: Who's who in the drama to end all dramas?

It's just like House of Cards. Or maybe Game of Thrones. Trump-Russia is the only drama that matters.

Does Trump have the power to go to war?

Members of the US congress are examining the president's authority to prosecute war.

IS's last stand in Syria: The crisis in Deir al-Zour

Some 350,000 people have fled their homes in Syria's Deir al-Zour, where IS fighters are cornered.

'Parliament sex pest row' as PM vows to take action

The majority of the front pages focus on alleged sexual harassment in Westminster.

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums

Families will be allowed into three stadiums in the latest move towards giving women more freedom.

Eurasian lynx escapes from animal park in Wales

Zookeepers stress the big cat does not pose a threat to people - but could attack if cornered.

Homophobia in sport: Football Manager to feature gay players

Modern elite male British football is still waiting for its first openly gay player. Maybe Football Manager can help.

Teenage boy stabbed to death in Croydon

Police say the boy, believed to be 17 years of age, suffered "serious stab injuries".

Lewis Hamilton wins fourth world title at Mexican Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins his fourth F1 world championship, making him the most successful British driver of all time

Hamilton 'to surpass Schumacher by 2020'

He has the natural ability of Ayrton Senna and is now the most successful British driver, but how long before Lewis Hamilton's bests Michael Schumacher's record?

Kim Jong-un makes visit to cosmetics firm with wife

North Korea's leader takes a break from military sites to inspect a beauty firm with his wife.

Trump rages on Twitter at Clinton and Russia inquiry 'witch hunt'

His Twitter outburst comes amid reports of an imminent arrest in the Russian collusion inquiry.

May urges reform of procedures to tackle Commons abuse

Theresa May says it must be made easier for Commons staff to report harassment.

Missing woman traced in Glasgow after toy shop appeal

Karen Brown, who had been missing from her home in Clydebank for more than two weeks, was traced in Glasgow.

Firefighters rescue dog from ravine in Italy

Tobby fell into the 25-metre pit during a walk in the woods.

Mogadishu bombings: Top Somali officials fired over deadly blasts

The police chief and the head of intelligence are sacked after a series of deadly bombings.

Eric Morecambe statue gets creepy clown transformation

The scary makeover appeared on the statue of Morecambe's most famous son.

Monarch investor Greybull would repay repatriation cost

Collapsed airline's former owner tells of "moral obligation" to help repay £60m repatriation bill.

Macron asks seven-year-old about his career plans

President Macron was on a visit to French Guiana when he got talking to a local boy.

Boy, 16, dies at Halloween rave in Gwytherin, near Abergele

Police urge anyone who took pink ecstasy-style tablets to go to hospital if they feel unwell.

NHS Airbnb-style scheme 'not ruled out' by minister

A minister says the idea of patients being discharged to people's spare rooms must be scrutinised.

Ashes of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej enshrined

It ends a year of official mourning for the monarch, who died aged 88.

JK Rowling reveals the inspiration for the Deathly Hallows symbol

The author says it's connected to death and a film she was watching 27 years ago.

Salford nightclub acid attack: Doormen suffer burns

Two men are receiving treatment for burns after the attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Coronation Street actor leaves soap following internal inquiry

The departure of Bruno Langley is reported to follow sex assault allegations, which he denies.

Trafford Centre fall: Boy, 15, in critical condition

The teenager suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.

New Forest champion arboriculturist talks about her love of trees

Jo Hedger has a lifelong passion for the outdoors and even got married in a tree.

Catalonia independence: Huge pro-Spain rally in Barcelona

Many protesters brought signs calling for sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to be jailed.

DR Congo's Kasai conflict: 'Millions face starvation without aid'

The UN food agency head says hundreds of thousands of children could die in the coming months.

Claims about minister Mark Garnier's conduct to be investigated

The Cabinet Office will look into claims Mark Garnier asked his secretary to buy sex toys for him.

Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor 'fixated' on losing weight

The 66-year-old was told she was overweight while doing research for the hit TV series.

Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'

The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper.

'Bloody hour': Israeli bar discount for women on period

The "bloody hour" is a show of solidarity with women and a means to spark debate, the creators say.

Islamic State would have banned this wedding in Syria

But it's going ahead following the defeat of so-called Islamic State in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

Child maintenance bank account loophole to be closed

A legal loophole which can be used to avoid paying child maintenance is to be closed by the government.

'Thousands' driving without crucial diesel filters

It is illegal for drivers to use a car with the pollution filter removed.

US Cuba: Allegations of sonic attacks 'totally false'

Claims of attacks on diplomats are a "political manipulation" aimed at hurting ties, Havana says.

Savitri Devi: The mystical fascist being resurrected by the alt-right

Savitri Devi, a devotee of Aryanism, once seemed destined to fade into obscurity. Not any more.

Blue Planet II: 22 things to know about the new series

Sir David Attenborough is returning to our screens and people are very excited about it.

Have Halloween costume bans gone too far in Canada?

One school board sent a checklist to parents to help them navigate the celebration.

The young man who shook the Catholic Church to its core

The Reformation shattered the authority of the Catholic Church, but there are signs that divisions have finally been set aside.

Me too: I was sexually harassed at 11

Shaimaa Khalil remembers the first time she was groped as a child in Egypt.

Margaret Wilson: Flying Nightingale, 95, seeks fellow nurse's family

Margaret Wilson offered to take the place of a WW2 nurse who died en route to help wounded soldiers.

Gay men to receive Scottish government apology

Nicola Sturgeon will say sorry on behalf of the Scottish government to those convicted under now abolished laws.

The changing face of the Queen on banknotes

Queen Elizabeth II is the most commonly depicted person on banknotes around the world.

Catalonia: Spanish flags and what they mean

The independence bid by Catalonia has seen a surge of flags being bought by people by way of showing their political views. So what are Spain's flags and what do they mean?

Madagascar's love affair with the 2CV

The 2CV is a vintage French car. But it is the car of choice for taxi drivers in the African island of Madagascar.

Your pictures: Footprints

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

Yusuf Sonko shooting: Family demands end to 'no grass' culture

Yusuf Sonko's family believes a code of silence is preventing the 18-year-old's killers being caught.

Stabbed police dog Finn returns to Stevenage attack site

Police dog Finn sustained life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed in a garden in Stevenage

How Facebook saved a dying mill town

With unemployment soaring, Prineville, Oregon, feared extinction. Then a mysterious email arrived.

Newspaper headlines: Prisoners 'gain vote' and hospitals 'safety crisis'

The front pages focus on a range of stories from prisoners getting the vote under new plans to Tory donors' warning on Brexit "no deal".

Catalan crisis: Carles Puigdemont 'welcome' to run in poll

Spain's government says Carles Puigdemont has a right to continue in politics and stand in new polls.

Chimpanzees among 33 breeds selected for special protection

The Convention of Migratory Species includes chimpanzees, leopards and vultures on its list.

Barack Obama called for jury duty in Illinois and plans to serve

The former US president has been summoned in Illinois and plans to serve, a court official says.

Anthony Joshua stops Carlos Takam in round 10 to defend IBF and WBA titles

Anthony Joshua stops Carlos Takam in round 10 to successfully defend his IBF and WBA heavyweight world titles in Cardiff.

Mexican Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel takes pole with Lewis Hamilton third

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel snatches pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix from Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton third.

Cyclist, 61, dies after parked car collision

Police said the cyclist was travelling west on Charterhall Road in Edinburgh when the collision happened.

Harvey Weinstein claims: Sopranos actress Sciorra alleges rape

Annabella Sciorra and Daryl Hannah are the latest actresses to level accusations against the mogul.

Salon du Chocolat: Where the worlds of chocolate and fashion collide

The Salon du Chocolat fashion show in Paris saw models showcasing outfits made with chocolate.

Group of octopuses spotted on Ceredigion beach

More than 20 of the sea creatures were spotted walking on New Quay beach on Friday night.

England fight back to win U17 World Cup

England produce a superb comeback from 2-0 down to thrash Spain and win the Under-17 World Cup.

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría - Madrid's enforcer for Catalonia

Spain's deputy prime minister is seen as a capable politician but one lacking in charisma.

How a British blogger shook Australia's government

William Summers' investigative skills resulted in Australia's deputy prime minister losing his seat.

Iceland election: Voters go to polls after paedophile row

The country's second snap election in a year comes amid voter distrust following several scandals.

Explosions rock Somali capital Mogadishu

Mogadishu is hit by two explosions, two weeks after a huge bomb there killed more than 350 people.

Snowdonia marathon runners test ill health hunch

Runners in one of Britain's most extreme marathons help scientists test a theory on illness.

Man arrested after fatal cycle crash on A48 near Cowbridge

One cyclist died and two others were hurt following the incident on Saturday morning.

Game of Throne star sends message to Strictly contestant

Susan Calman is performing a dance inspired by Game of Thrones for the Halloween special.

Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont vows to resist takeover

Carles Puigdemont calls for "democratic opposition" as the Spanish government takes over the region.

Mattis: North Korea nuclear threat accelerating

The US defence chief warns Pyongyang would face a "massive response" if it used nuclear weapons.

From human catapult to tractor racing

From a human catapult to tractor racing, here are some events that you might have missed recently.

Caimans helped out of a sticky situation in Brazil

Animals have got stuck in mud after searching for relief from Brazil's prolonged drought.

Paul Newman's watch sells for record $18m at auction

The watch was given to him by his wife Joanne Woodward as they filmed the 1969 movie Winning.

Michael Gove apologises for Harvey Weinstein comments on Today

The environment secretary said the comments on the Today programme was a "clumsy attempt at humour".

Should women in Pakistan be told what to wear?

Should female students be told what to wear at university in Pakistan?

Syria conflict: Siege leaves children starving near Damascus

Children living in a besieged area near the capital Damascus face a daily struggle for food.

Catalonia independence: Spain strips police chief of powers

Catalonia's police chief is stripped of his powers, hours after direct rule was imposed by Madrid.

Catalonia independence: Rival rallies respond to crisis

Thousands celebrated independence in Barcelona while rival groups backed Spanish unity.

Trump-Russia investigation: First charges filed, reports say

It is not clear who is being targeted in Robert Mueller's investigation, US media reports say.

Woman injured in Haverhill milk float collision

The 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital with a "potentially life-threatening" head injury.

HMS Vigilant: Nine sailors dismissed after failing drugs tests

The men were dismissed from duty from HMS Vigilant - which carries the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Hurricane Irma: Aid rule change to be considered

Some islands that were hit by Hurricane Irma were deemed too wealthy to qualify for aid.

The racist nightclub ordered to change its entry policy

Pollyanna's in Birmingham was ordered to stop discriminating against customers on race grounds.

'Zero tolerance' for MPs who abuse women - Jeremy Corbyn

The Labour leader will criticise a "culture" that tolerates harassment and discourages reporting.

'Jihadi Jack' charged with being IS member, Kurdish officials say

Kurdish officials in Syria say Jack Letts, from Oxford, has been charged with being an IS member.

'Infiltrating the BNP devastated my life'

Gary Shopland claims he was secretly sent by police to spy on the British National Party. The police neither confirm nor deny his claims.

A soundless solution for noodle slurpers in Japan

Japanese noodle maker Nissin Foods has created a fork to cover up loud slurping noises. But why?

100 Women: 'Cheerleading is not just for women'

Despite movie stereotypes, there are very few all-female cheerleading teams in Brazil.

Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2017

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

Professor Stephen Hawking's PhD viewed two million times

Cambridge University say the online repository has "never seen numbers like this before".

Is there a butter crisis in France?

Shoppers in France have noticed butter disappearing from supermarket shelves. Is there a crisis?

Polish doctors on hunger strike in healthcare row

They say the state must spend much more on healthcare and raise staff wages.

10 things to know about sleep as the clocks go back

The clocks are about to go back in the UK. How does sleep affect our lives?

Seaford noxious odour: Residents warned to stay indoors

A resident in East Sussex told police there was a smell "like burning plastic".

Review: Will Gompertz on Harry Styles's Paris gig ★★★★☆

Will Gompertz has been to the One Direction singer's Paris gig before the tour hits the UK.

Newspaper headlines: 'Spain on the brink' and JFK files

The majority of front pages deal with the crisis in Spain after Catalonia pushes for independence.

Pools and sports halls 'could be forced to close'

Pools and sports halls across England are at risk as council budget cuts bite, say town hall bosses.

Marriage may protect against dementia

The closeness of friendships also seemed to be more important than the number.

We went to watch BBC's new pop show, Sounds Like Friday Night, and this is what happened

What went on at Television Centre as the BBC launched its new Friday night pop show?

What's gone wrong in the UK car market?

Until recently, new car sales in Britain were booming. Now, things look very different.

Are too many tourists visiting Iceland?

An explosion in tourism has saved Iceland's economy. But in a country of just 300,000 people, how much tourism is too much?

HIV-positive Italian Valentino Talluto jailed for infecting 30 women

Prosecutors say Valentino Talluto intended to "sow death" after meeting women on the internet.

Trump teases Halloween trick-or-treaters

"You have no weight problems, that's the good news," the president tells costumed children.

Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving

As part of his plea bargain, the 41-year-old golfer must undergo drug treatment.

Catalonia independence: Spanish PM dissolves Catalan parliament

Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy begins imposing direct rule over Catalonia after its push for independence.

Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan: 'It's time to rise'

The US actress speaks out following her accusations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

Israel honours first recognised Arab Holocaust saviour

Egyptian doctor Mohamed Helmy risked his life to help a Jewish family in Berlin during WWII.

Reality Check: Minister's cyber-crime claim unpicked

The security minister wasn't quite right to claim that arrests or charges have been made in nine out of 10 of the latest most serious attacks.

UK 'won't recognise' Catalan independence

Downing Street says the Catalan parliament's declaration was based on a vote declared illegal.

PFI: five firms avoid tax despite £2bn profits, BBC learns

BBC investigation learns that five offshore PFI firms paid little or no corporation tax despite huge profits.

George Michael goes back to number one

The pop star's second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1, returns to the top after 27 years.

Madonna faces social media backlash over Rio police photo

Pop star posts controversial snap with military police, taken two days after Spanish tourist shot dead.

Headscarf row: German university lecturer 'humiliates' Muslim

Students walk out in protest after lecturer suggests a Muslim woman should remove her headscarf.

Sounds Like Friday Night: A sneak peek behind the scenes

Newsbeat meets the people making the BBC's new Friday night music show happen.

JFK Files: The key points about the 1963 assassination

As 2,800 files on the assassination of President Kennedy are examined, here's what you need to know.

Rochdale abuse: What did three-week inquiry reveal?

A public inquiry has heard evidence about alleged child sexual abuse at Cambridge House boys hostel, Knowl View residential school and elsewhere in Rochdale. What was revealed?

Catalan parliament votes to declare independence from Spain

The Catalan regional parliament votes to declare independence from Spain.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

The move comes as the Spanish government is on the brink of imposing direct rule on the region.

Selma Blair and Rachel McAdams make Toback accusations

The Hollywood actresses are the latest women to accuse the director of sexually harassing them.

X Factor shake-up sees viewers left in charge of voting on live shows

The show scraps the sing off and puts views in charge, as it makes major changes to the format.

Husband urges missing wife to meet him at toy shop

Karen Brown's husband Jock asks her to meet him at the spot in London where she was last seen almost two weeks ago.

Hundreds attend veteran's funeral in Accrington after appeal

With only a few surviving family members, an appeal went out to give Ernest Capstaff the send-off he deserved.

'Neo-Nazi' accused of terror plot to kill MP Rosie Cooper

Labour's Rosie Cooper was the alleged target of the 22-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Abuse allegations deeply concerning, says No 10 after Sun claims

No 10 responds to Sun newspaper claims that female aides shared stories of alleged abuse at Westminster.

Australia beat England in Rugby League World Cup opener

England suffer their 12th consecutive defeat against defending champions Australia in the opening game of the World Cup in Melbourne.

Turning breast-milk into mementos for mums

Parents are having bespoke pieces of jewellery made to celebrate and remember their breastfeeding experiences.

M1 minibus crash: Ryszard Masierak and David Wagstaff deny dangerous driving

Six men and two women died in a crash involving two lorries and a minibus near Newport Pagnell.

The Crown: Olivia Colman to replace Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

The Broadchurch and Night Manager actress will take over from Claire Foy in Netflix's royal drama.

Girls who invaded football pitch to win right to play

These girls found a solution when the boys in their school didn't want to play football with them.

Brexit: EU bank may not fully repay UK until 2054

The European Investment Bank may not repay the UK in full for its investment until 2054.

Top civil servant Sir Jeremy Heywood treated for cancer

Sir Jeremy Heywood remains focused on his "normal duties" advising the PM, the Cabinet Office says.

'Sugar daddy' site targeting university students in Paris is removed

A dating site offering to help students in Paris find a "sugar daddy" to fund their studies causes outrage.

YouTuber Adam Blampied apologises for 'manipulating' women

Prominent UK video blogger Adam Blampied issues apology for 'manipulating' women into sending him images.

Referee Tory MP Douglas Ross to miss World Cup

Douglas Ross said he recognised he could no longer balance his football job with his political one.

Cambridge News 'received anonymous JFK assassination tip-off'

A senior reporter at the Cambridge News got a call 25 minute before the assassination, documents reveal.

Who is caught up in Australia's dual citizen saga?

Five politicians have been disqualified from office - while the court ruled in favour of two others.

Twitter Shows Signs of Life With Renewed Sales and User Growth

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Twitter Shows Signs of Life With Renewed Sales and User Growth    Bloomberg Twitter adds 4 million users amid ongoing harassment problem    The Verge Twitter sees momentum amid tweaks and critiques    CNET Full coverage

US Now Moving Toward Armed Drones, Lethal Force in Niger

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US Now Moving Toward Armed Drones, Lethal Force in Niger    NBCNews.com Trump Blames Generals for Niger Ambush That Got Four US Soldiers Killed    Newsweek Trump: I Didn't 'Specifically' Authorize Botched Niger Mission    Daily Beast Full coverage

Obama Offered To Pay For Beau Biden's Cancer Treatment & It's Still A Defining Moment For Joe

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Obama Offered To Pay For Beau Biden's Cancer Treatment & It's Still A Defining Moment For Joe    Bustle Lady Gaga & Joe Biden Deliver Powerful Joint Message On Sexual Assault    Refinery29 Biden Won't Rule Out 2020 Run, Says Hillary's Campaign Lacked 'Joy'    Townhall Full coverage

Police say Swiss tourists badly beaten in north India

Police say Swiss tourists badly beaten in north India    Washington Post Swiss tourists attacked by gang in India    BBC News Swiss couple attacked in Agra: UP police arrest one person, hunt on for three others    Firstpost Swiss couple attack: Tourism minister writes to Yogi Adityanath, says such incidents harm our image    India Today Full coverage

Working through grief: Thais follow king's funeral on job

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Working through grief: Thais follow king's funeral on job    Washington Post Royal Cremation In Thailand To End Year Of Mourning For Beloved King    NPR 'He Will Forever be Our Legacy.' A New Era Dawns as Thais Bid a Final Farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej    TIME Late king's urn placed in royal crematorium (Updated)    Bangkok Post Thailand Prepares for a King's $90 Million Cremation Ceremony    New York Times Full coverage

New Screenings Start for All US-Bound Airline Passengers

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New Screenings Start for All US-Bound Airline Passengers    NBCNews.com New US flight security measures take effect    BBC News US-bound travelers face heightened screening amid 'web of threats to commercial aviation'    ABC News Travellers face new security measures on all US-bound flights    The Independent Full coverage

The Lions will avoid one key piece of the Steelers offense on Sunday

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The Lions will avoid one key piece of the Steelers offense on Sunday    MLive.com Martavis Bryant on scout team: How he practiced vs. the Steelers' defense    PennLive.com Big Ben: No promise to throw more to Martavis Bryant    NFL.com Full coverage

The Wizards got clowned by LaVar Ball

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The Wizards got clowned by LaVar Ball    Washington Post John Wall Complimentary Of Lonzo Ball Following Lakers Win Over Wizards    Lakers Nation LaVar Ball had his say. Now John Wall pledges to show 'no mercy' against Lonzo.    Washington Post Lakers irked by Wizards' Marcin Gortat tweeting John Wall 'will torture' Lonzo Ball    ESPN LaVar Ball says Wizards 'better beware' with matchup vs. Lakers approaching, Marcin Gortat fires back | NBC Sports ...    NBC Sports Full coverage

Full text of new US memorandum: America tightens H1B visa renewals

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Full text of new US memorandum: America tightens H1B visa renewals    Financial Express Trump Admin Tightens H-1B Guidelines to Keep American Workers from Being Replaced by Foreign Labor    Breitbart News Tighter H-1B visa verification process recommended    Economic Times Full coverage

Dodgers Bullpen Allows Six Runs in Surprising Game 2 Stumble

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Dodgers Bullpen Allows Six Runs in Surprising Game 2 Stumble    Sports Illustrated How the Houston Astros won an epic, homer-happy World Series Game 2    Yahoo Sports Jansen, like Mariano Rivera, shows he's human after all    New York Post Correa, Springer and Altuve show just how much star power the Astros can bring    ESPN Insanity: Astros, Dodgers combine for eight World Series homers in Game 2, are the balls juiced?    USA TODAY Full coverage

The Latest: US says Iraqi tensions impede coalition movement

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The Latest: US says Iraqi tensions impede coalition movement    Washington Post Iraq's Abadi rejects Kurdish call to 'freeze' independence referendum    CNN Iraq rejects Kurdish ceasefire proposal    Financial Times Iraq Conflict Won't Trigger Oil Rally    OilPrice.com Full coverage

Balance of Power: A Saudi Prince Wants to Reinvent His Kingdom

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Balance of Power: A Saudi Prince Wants to Reinvent His Kingdom    Bloomberg Saudi Arabia is opening up its IPO market to foreign investors    CNBC Saudi citizens plagued by new taxes, high unemployment after oil prices collapse    Fox Business Saudi Arabia's grand plan to move beyond oil: Big goals, even bigger hurdles    The Straits Times Full coverage

Explosion, Inferno at Indonesia Firecracker Factory Kills 23

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Explosion, Inferno at Indonesia Firecracker Factory Kills 23    U.S. News & World Report Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills dozens    BBC News Fireworks factory fire, explosion dozens 23 in Indonesia    CBS News Exclusive: Trump to declare public health emergency for opioids, a partial measure to fight drug epidemic    USA TODAY Full coverage

Amazon Key to allow delivery of packages inside your home when you're away

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Amazon Key to allow delivery of packages inside your home when you're away    Chicago Tribune Amazon's new service will allow drivers to enter your home to deliver packages    ABC News Amazon Key, surging water rates, and eight other stories you might have missed    Quartz Amazon Key is Silicon Valley at its most out-of-touch    Washington Post Amazon's audacious plan to unlock your door for deliveries    Philly.com Full coverage

Multiple Women Accuse Veteran Journalist Mark Halperin Of Sexual Harassment

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Multiple Women Accuse Veteran Journalist Mark Halperin Of Sexual Harassment    HuffPost NBC political analyst Mark Halperin apologizes after five women accuse him of sexual harassment, CNN reports    Washington Post NBC News Analyst Mark Halperin Accused of Sexual Harassment    NBCNews.com Full coverage

RPT-INSIGHT-Fear of Iranian general left Iraqi Kurdish oil fields deserted

RPT-INSIGHT-Fear of Iranian general left Iraqi Kurdish oil fields deserted    Reuters Iraqi Forces Advance on Last ISIS Bastion, Former Kurdish Allies    Wall Street Journal The Latest: Iraqi PM rejects Kurdish offer to freeze vote    Fox News Iraqi PM rejects Erbil's offer to freeze referendum results    Rudaw Iraq Conflict Won't Trigger Oil Rally    OilPrice.com Full coverage

Roethlisberger hopes to rekindle magic in Detroit (Oct 29, 2017)

Roethlisberger hopes to rekindle magic in Detroit (Oct 29, 2017)    FOXSports.com The Lions will avoid one key piece of the Steelers offense on Sunday    MLive.com Martavis Bryant on scout team: How he practiced vs. the Steelers' defense    PennLive.com Full coverage

Lonzo Ball comes away with win in matchup with Wizards' John Wall

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Lonzo Ball comes away with win in matchup with Wizards' John Wall    ESPN Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball continues to learn on the job    Los Angeles Times GAME RECAP: Lakers 102, Wizards 99    NBA.com LaVar Ball had his say. Now John Wall pledges to show 'no mercy' against Lonzo.    Washington Post Lakers irked by Wizards' Marcin Gortat tweeting John Wall 'will torture' Lonzo Ball    ESPN Full coverage

Iraqi Forces Advance on Last ISIS Bastion, Former Kurdish Allies

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Iraqi Forces Advance on Last ISIS Bastion, Former Kurdish Allies    Wall Street Journal The Latest: Iraqi PM rejects Kurdish offer to freeze vote    Fox News Iran's Khamenei Tells Iraq's Abadi Not to Trust US: TV    U.S. News & World Report Iraq's prime minister defies predictions of his country's doom    Washington Post Iraq Conflict Won't Trigger Oil Rally    OilPrice.com Full coverage

The Dodgers' bullpen sprung a big leak at the worst time

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The Dodgers' bullpen sprung a big leak at the worst time    ESPN This 'instant classic' had everything    New York Post Astros outlast Dodgers in game with World Series-record 8 home runs    SFGate World Series: Unbelievably hot night for homers in Game 2    Newsday World Series Live Stream: Watch Dodgers vs Astros Game 2 Online    COED Full coverage

Kenyans Vote in Election Rerun Boycotted by Main Opposition

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Kenyans Vote in Election Rerun Boycotted by Main Opposition    Bloomberg Kenya election: Voting begins in re-run amid tightened security    BBC News Kenya Elections: Polls Open for 2nd Vote in Nearly 3 Months    New York Times Analysis | Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta risks 'Pyrrhic victory' in election rerun    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Kenya election set to go ahead after Supreme Court no-show    CNN Full coverage

How to Read the JFK Assassination Files

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How to Read the JFK Assassination Files    Politico JFK files: Trump teases release as deadline arrives    CNN What Could Be in the New Kennedy Assassination Records?    NBCNews.com Full coverage

Thailand grieves in elaborate final goodbye to King Bhumibol

Thailand grieves in elaborate final goodbye to King Bhumibol    USA TODAY 'He Will Forever be Our Legacy.' A New Era Dawns as Thais Bid a Final Farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej    TIME The Latest: Procession arrives at new royal crematorium    Fox News Thailand grieves former king at lavish cremation ceremony    The Guardian How a Thai King Made Wealth Seem Sacred    New York Times Full coverage

Border Agents Apprehend 10-Year-Old After Emergency Surgery

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Border Agents Apprehend 10-Year-Old After Emergency Surgery    HuffPost Border Patrol Detained A 10-Year-Old Undocumented Girl With Cerebral Palsy After Her Surgery    BuzzFeed News Undocumented 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy faces deportation after crossing checkpoint in Texas    New York Daily News Undocumented 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy held by US Border Patrol after trip for emergency surgery    The Independent Full coverage

A Half-Century Later, Papers May Shed Light on JFK Assassination

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A Half-Century Later, Papers May Shed Light on JFK Assassination    New York Times JFK files: Trump teases release as deadline arrives    CNN What Could Be in the New Kennedy Assassination Records?    NBCNews.com Full coverage

The Latest: Iraqi PM rejects Kurdish offer to freeze vote

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The Latest: Iraqi PM rejects Kurdish offer to freeze vote    Fox News Iraqi Forces Advance on Last ISIS Bastion, Former Kurdish Allies    Wall Street Journal Iraqi Prime Minister: Kurdish Referendum Must be Annulled    Voice of America Iraq's prime minister defies predictions of his country's doom    Washington Post Iraq Conflict Won't Trigger Oil Rally    OilPrice.com Full coverage

Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills dozens

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Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills dozens    BBC News Indonesia Police Say 23 Killed in Factory Fire    U.S. News & World Report Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills at least 23, dozens more injured    ABC Online Full coverage

Three US aircraft carriers deployed in western Pacific for first time since 2007

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Three US aircraft carriers deployed in western Pacific for first time since 2007    TODAYonline Nimitz Strike Group Exits Persian Gulf; 3 US Carrier Strike Groups Now Operating in 7th Fleet    USNI News Three Carrier Strike Groups Are Now Operating in the Pacific—Within Reach of North Korea    Popular Mechanics Full coverage

Astros outlast Dodgers in game with World Series-record 8 home runs

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Astros outlast Dodgers in game with World Series-record 8 home runs    SFGate Jansen, like Mariano Rivera, shows he's human after all    New York Post World Series 2017: Astros, Dodgers embrace the crazy of roller-coaster Game 2    Sporting News The Dodgers' bullpen sprung a big leak at the worst time    ESPN World Series: Unbelievably hot night for homers in Game 2    Newsday Full coverage

Weinstein Scandal Triggers Questions of Corporate Liability and Even Complicity

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Weinstein Scandal Triggers Questions of Corporate Liability and Even Complicity    Variety Weinstein Co. Saga: Did Colony Pull Plug on Cash Infusion?    Hollywood Reporter Weinstein Co. Lifeline Pulled By Colony Capital — Report    Deadline Harvey (Bill, James, Donald) and #MeToo (a non-movie star) | Opinion    NJ.com Full coverage

Scott Brown, US Envoy to New Zealand, Faced Inquiry for Remarks to Women

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Scott Brown, US Envoy to New Zealand, Faced Inquiry for Remarks to Women    New York Times US ambassador to New Zealand told to be more 'culturally aware' after comments to women    USA TODAY Full coverage

Lonzo Ball comes away with win in matchup with Wizards' John Wall

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Lonzo Ball comes away with win in matchup with Wizards' John Wall    ESPN Lakers prevail in OT to hand Wizards first loss    USA TODAY Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball continues to learn on the job    Los Angeles Times The Wizards got clowned by LaVar Ball    Washington Post LaVar Ball had his say. Now John Wall pledges to show 'no mercy' against Lonzo.    Washington Post Full coverage

Lawmaker Injured, Two Killed In 'Terrorist' Bombing In Kyiv, Police Say

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Lawmaker Injured, Two Killed In 'Terrorist' Bombing In Kyiv, Police Say    RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Kiev explosion kills bodyguard, wounds Ukrainian MP and two others    South China Morning Post One dead, MP injured in Kiev explosion    SBS Full coverage

World Series 2017: Astros, Dodgers embrace the crazy of roller-coaster Game 2

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World Series 2017: Astros, Dodgers embrace the crazy of roller-coaster Game 2    Sporting News Jansen, like Mariano Rivera, shows he's human after all    New York Post Astros even World Series as emotions, baseballs soar    San Francisco Chronicle The Dodgers' bullpen sprung a big leak at the worst time    ESPN World Series: Unbelievably hot night for homers in Game 2    Newsday Full coverage

The Latest: Urn symbolizing king's remains placed in shrine

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The Latest: Urn symbolizing king's remains placed in shrine    Washington Post 'He Will Forever be Our Legacy.' A New Era Dawns as Thais Bid a Final Farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej    TIME The Latest: Procession arrives at new royal crematorium    Fox News Thailand grieves former king at lavish cremation ceremony    The Guardian How a Thai King Made Wealth Seem Sacred    New York Times Full coverage

Iraqi PM Abadi insists outcome of Kurdish independence referendum be cancelled

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Iraqi PM Abadi insists outcome of Kurdish independence referendum be cancelled    Reuters Iraqi premier in Iran after recent visits to Turkey, Jordan    Fox News Iraqi forces assault last Islamic State bastion, advance on Kurds    The Indian Express Iraq's prime minister defies predictions of his country's doom    Washington Post Iraq Conflict Won't Trigger Oil Rally    OilPrice.com Full coverage

Second US aircraft carrier enters western Pacific amid North Korea tensions

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Second US aircraft carrier enters western Pacific amid North Korea tensions    Fox News SitRep: More US Carriers Arrive in Pacific as North Korea Diplomacy Falls Apart    Foreign Policy Three Carrier Strike Groups Are Now Operating in the Pacific—Within Reach of North Korea    Popular Mechanics Full coverage

More Wounded Soldiers to Testify at Bowe Bergdahl Sentencing

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More Wounded Soldiers to Testify at Bowe Bergdahl Sentencing    U.S. News & World Report Troops describe hardships, wounds during Bergdahl searches    Winston-Salem Journal Looking for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl carried a heavy price, troops testify at his sentencing    Los Angeles Times Full coverage

George HW Bush Acknowledges Groping Multiple Women

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George HW Bush Acknowledges Groping Multiple Women    NPR George HW Bush offers a second apology. Two actresses have accused him of groping.    Washington Post Former President George HW Bush admits to 'on occasion' patting women on rear    New York Daily News How Many Presidents Have Been Accused of Sexual Misconduct? George HW Bush Is the Latest    Newsweek Heather Lind's assault accusation against George HW Bush shows power balance shifting at last    Dallas News Full coverage

Puerto Rico's electric utility likely to get emergency manager amid criticism over contract to small Montana firm

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Puerto Rico's electric utility likely to get emergency manager amid criticism over contract to small Montana firm    Washington Post Ex-Air Force Officer To Oversee Puerto Rico's Power Restoration    NPR Puerto Rico Mayor, Montana Firm Feud on Twitter Over Restoring Power    NBCNews.com 'We need your hands!' Puerto Rico's elderly face rebuilding as the young flee    Miami Herald How Trump can prevent Puerto Rico Waterloo in Florida    Orlando Sentinel Full coverage

Republicans seize on dossier revelations to counter Russia probes

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Republicans seize on dossier revelations to counter Russia probes    Politico GOP seizes on new Clinton revelation    The Hill Hillary Clinton unaware of dossier before it was published    CNN Why Clinton Camp's Funding of the Trump Dossier Matters    Bloomberg How Republicans Are Jumping on the New Steele Scoop to Distract From the Trump-Russia Scandal    Mother Jones Full coverage

Dodgers-Astros: What they're saying after Game 2 of the World Series

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Dodgers-Astros: What they're saying after Game 2 of the World Series    USA TODAY Jansen, like Mariano Rivera, shows he's human after all    New York Post Astros outlast Dodgers in game with World Series-record 8 home runs    SFGate The Dodgers bullpen sprung a big leak at the worst time    ESPN World Series: Unbelievably hot night for homers in Game 2    Newsday Full coverage

Wesley Mathews transported to Dallas County Jail, placed on suicide watch

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Wesley Mathews transported to Dallas County Jail, placed on suicide watch    WFAA Three-yr-old Sherin Mathews' foster mother Sini denies any involvement in daughter's death    Firstpost Child's Body Identified as Missing Texas Toddler    News/Talk 790 KFYO Full coverage

Pentagon deployed elite commandos to Niger fearing militants were hunting missing soldier

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Pentagon deployed elite commandos to Niger fearing militants were hunting missing soldier    Washington Post Trump shifts the blame on Niger: “My generals and my military, they have decision-making ability”    Salon Trump won't stop saying 'my generals' -- and the military community isn't happy    AOL The Problem With Trump's Terrorism Strategy? Trump    Bloomberg Full coverage

A passenger was killed by a falling rock, and five teens are now charged with murder

A passenger was killed by a falling rock, and five teens are now charged with murder    Washington Post 5 Teenagers Are Charged With Murder After a Man Is Struck by a Rock From an Overpass    New York Times Full coverage

Roethlisberger hopes to rekindle magic in Detroit (Oct 29, 2017)

Roethlisberger hopes to rekindle magic in Detroit (Oct 29, 2017)    FOXSports.com Martavis Bryant on scout team: How he practiced vs. the Steelers' defense    PennLive.com Steelers bench disgruntled Martavis Bryant for Sunday    ESPN The Steelers Could Win the AFC, If They Can Just Get Along    Sports Illustrated Full coverage

For Dodgers, micromanaging backfires at the worst possible time - Game 2 of World Series

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For Dodgers, micromanaging backfires at the worst possible time - Game 2 of World Series    USA TODAY Astros' stars stage stunning comeback to even World Series    ESPN Jansen, like Mariano Rivera, shows he's human after all    New York Post World Series: Unbelievably hot night for homers in Game 2    Newsday World Series Live Stream: Watch Dodgers vs Astros Game 2 Online    COED Full coverage

Trump slams Russia for hindering US efforts on North Korea

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Trump slams Russia for hindering US efforts on North Korea    Fox News North Korea diplomat says take atmospheric nuclear test threat 'literally'    Reuters North Korea announces plan for HUGE nuclear test - USA on alert    Express.co.uk North Korea LIVE: India says its embassy in Pyongyang will remain open    Moneycontrol.com North Korea threat of 'most powerful' nuclear bomb test should be taken literally, foreign minister warns    The Independent Full coverage

JFK files: Trump teases release as deadline arrives

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JFK files: Trump teases release as deadline arrives    CNN What Could Be in the New Kennedy Assassination Records?    NBCNews.com The JFK Files: More Than 50 Years of Questions, Conspiracies    Voice of America A Half-Century Later, Papers May Shed Light on JFK Assassination    New York Times Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "The long anticipated release of the #JFKFiles will take place tomorrow. So interesting!"    Twitter Full coverage

Amid Niger ambush chaos, the White House first thought several Americans were missing

Amid Niger ambush chaos, the White House first thought several Americans were missing    Washington Post Trump administration reportedly pushing for drone strikes in Niger    New York Post Trump Blames Generals for Niger Ambush That Got Four US Soldiers Killed    Newsweek The Problem With Trump's Terrorism Strategy? Trump    Bloomberg Full coverage

Sherin Mathews: Dad Who Says He Watched 3-Year-Old Choke On Milk And Die Under Suicide Watch In County Jail

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Sherin Mathews: Dad Who Says He Watched 3-Year-Old Choke On Milk And Die Under Suicide Watch In County Jail    The Inquisitr Child's Body Identified as Missing Texas Toddler    News/Talk 790 KFYO Why is Sherin Mathews' father charged with injury to a child, not murder?    Dallas News Full coverage

Puerto Ricans at Risk of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in Wake of Hurricane Maria

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Puerto Ricans at Risk of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in Wake of Hurricane Maria    NBCNews.com Utility company restoring Puerto Rico's electrical grid starts Twitter feud with local mayor    ThinkProgress Puerto Rico's electric power authority likely to get emergency manager, over governor's objections    Washington Post Small Montana firm lands Puerto Rico's biggest contract to get the power back on    Washington Post $300M Puerto Rico Recovery Contract Awarded to Tiny Utility Company Linked to Major Trump Donor    Daily Beast Full coverage

Trump undercuts widow again, says he remembered name 'right from the beginning'

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Trump undercuts widow again, says he remembered name 'right from the beginning'    Washington Post Carson: Critics of Trump's call to Army widow are 'just looking for something to complain about'    The Hill Trump says he did know Sgt. Johnson's name because it was on 'a chart' in front of him    CNN Parker: What's in a name?    Chicago Tribune Full coverage

What an all-powerful Xi Jinping means for the rest of the world

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What an all-powerful Xi Jinping means for the rest of the world    CNN China Will Not Set Target to Double GDP From 2021-Party Official    New York Times China's Communist Party praises Xi as Marxist thinker    ABC News China Refuses To Admit It Has A Rape Problem. I Would Know.    NDTV Chinese President consolidates power with lack of heir apparent    Business Grapevine Full coverage

Three Carrier Strike Groups Are Now Operating in the Pacific—Within Reach of North Korea

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Three Carrier Strike Groups Are Now Operating in the Pacific—Within Reach of North Korea    Popular Mechanics SitRep: More US Carriers Arrive in Pacific as North Korea Diplomacy Falls Apart    Foreign Policy Full coverage

Astros-Dodgers World Series: Springer's bat comes alive at perfect time for Houston

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Astros-Dodgers World Series: Springer's bat comes alive at perfect time for Houston    CBSSports.com Astros' stars stage stunning comeback to even World Series    ESPN Astros outlast Dodgers in game with World Series-record 8 home runs    SFGate Column: A wild game and a bullpen that finally cracked    USA TODAY Astros vs. Dodgers: Live Updates and Score for World Series Game 2    Bleacher Report Full coverage

Three-yr-old Sherin Mathews' foster mother Sini denies any involvement in daughter's death

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Three-yr-old Sherin Mathews' foster mother Sini denies any involvement in daughter's death    Firstpost Child's Body Identified as Missing Texas Toddler    News/Talk 790 KFYO Why is Sherin Mathews' father charged with injury to a child, not murder?    Dallas News Full coverage