Official heckled amid HK poll anger

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists disrupt a speech by a Beijing official, a day after China ruled out a direct leadership election in 2017.



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Protesters storm Pakistan state TV

Pakistan's national television channel is taken off air after anti-government protesters storm the state broadcaster's offices.



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Russia urges Ukraine ceasefire talks

An "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine must be the priority for key negotiations taking place on Monday, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says.



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VIDEO: 'Emotional journey' WW1 cavalry ride

A musician from the Household Division tells the BBC about the riding the route taken by a British cavalry unit who held the line against the German advance early in World War One.



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Coalition locked in terror aim talks

Negotiations between the Tories and Lib Dems are to continue ahead of the unveiling of a new plan to tackle the threat of Islamic extremists.



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VIDEO: Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 jobs

Malaysia Airlines is to cut 6000 jobs, nearly a third of its staff, as part of a recovery plan following the loss of two planes this year.



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Greenhouse gas fear over meat eating

New research estimates greenhouse gases from food production will go up 80% if meat and dairy consumption continues to rise at its current rate.



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India unveils new village toilets

An Indian charity unveils 108 new lavatories in a village which gained notoriety when two young girls were found hanged from a tree there in May.



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Manhunt after New Zealand shooting

Police in New Zealand are hunting for a man who shot two people dead and injured a third at an unemployment office.



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AUDIO: Should you recline your plane seat?

The use of gadgets to prevent passengers putting their seat back has lead to mid-air arguments, should airlines allow them to go back at all?



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Cuba introduces new customs limits

Cuba restricts the amount of foreign goods that travellers can bring into the country, where locally-made items are scarce and expensive.



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Umunna: Brown's denials hurt Labour

Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna says Gordon Brown's refusal to use the word "cuts" in 2010 is still hurting Labour.



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End in sight for WW1 War Horse ride

The War Horse Ride - commemorating the part played by British and French cavalry during World War One - is due to end in the French town of Nery.



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VIDEO: Peter Kay lights up Blackpool

Comedian Peter Kay hosted the big switch-on of the Blackpool Illuminations



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Pupils begin 'tough' new curriculum

Teaching of a "tough" new national curriculum begins in England as children return to school this week.



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High-powered hairdryers under threat

High-powered hairdryers are on a list of household electrical items the EU is considering banning in an attempt to curb energy consumption.



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Charities urged to open own schools

Charities campaigning against child poverty should be encouraged to set up their own free schools, says a think tank report.



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Israel to take over West Bank land

Israel unveils plans to take 400 hectares of land in the West Bank, triggering criticism from the Palestinians and the US.



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VIDEO: Footage of powerful solar flares

The US Space Agency Nasa has released new footage showing a series of powerful solar flares.



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China factory growth misses forecasts

China's manufacturing activity misses expectations in August, indicating that the country's economy may be losing momentum.



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Eurosceptic revolt, and gas "rip-off" - the papers

In a mixed bag of headlines for Monday's press, the challenge to David Cameron's EU policy from the Tories' eurosceptic wing makes many papers.



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Xenon and argon banned for athletes

Anti-doping body tells the BBC that researchers are racing to find a test for athletes doping with xenon and argon.



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VIDEO: Private's medals given to museum

A Somerset museum has been given three World War One medals, 100 years to the day after the soldier who earned them was killed in action.



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VIDEO: Saying 'I do,' underwater in China

Why Chinese couples are queuing up to put on waterproof make-up and get their wedding pictures taken underwater.



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Monday's gossip column

Man City and Arsenal offered Falcao, Man Utd want £5m for Welbeck loan, plus more gossip on transfer deadline day.



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Arsenal 'active' as deadline looms

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects to be busy on deadline day, while plenty of activity is expected after a record summer of spending.



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Tsonga 'less afraid' of Murray

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga goes into his US Open fourth-round match against Andy Murray boosted by the Briton's uncertain form.



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The stories behind five deadline-day panic buys

From falling asleep at the airport to paying over the odds, we look at five transfers with more than a hint of panic about them.



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Rodgers 'might sign one more player'

Brendan Rodgers says he could add to his Liverpool squad before Monday's transfer deadline and expects players to leave.



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Barclays sells Spanish businesses

Barclays Bank sells Spanish businesses for £633m to the country's third largest lender CaixaBank.



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Ashya brother defends arrested parents

A boy with a brain tumour whose parents took him from a hospital against medical advice had everything he needed to keep him safe, his brother says.



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Conservative MP Kelly to stand down

Conservative MP for Dudley South Chris Kelly announces he will stand down at the 2015 general election after one term.



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US senators urge arms for Ukraine

Key American senators call for the US to send weapons to help Ukraine fight what they say is "a Russian invasion".



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Wozniacki beats Sharapova in US Open

Caroline Wozniacki reaches the US Open quarter-final with a three-set win over sixth seed Maria Sharapova.



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Gomez denies Jonny Brownlee title

Javier Gomez wins the Triathlon World Series title ahead of Jonny Brownlee, whose brother Alistair wins the final race.



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Bush sets new album chart record

Kate Bush follows her stage comeback to become the first woman to have eight albums in the chart at the same time.



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Watford boss Sannino resigns

Watford boss Beppe Sannino resigns eight months after joining the club, and with the Hornets second in the Championship.



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Eurosceptics win German state seats

Eurosceptic party 'Alternative for Germany' wins its first state parliament seats in the eastern state of Saxony, according to exit polls.



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Bride takes the plunge by abseiling

A bride with a fear of heights takes the plunge hours before her wedding with a 190ft charity abseil.



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Arsenal end £10.5m Remy interest

Chelsea are favourites to sign QPR's Loic Remy after Arsenal withdraw their interest in signing the striker.



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Uncapped Roy in England T20 squad

England name uncapped Surrey batsman Jason Roy in their T20 squad to face India at Edgbaston on Sunday, 7 September.



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VIDEO: Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 jobs

Malaysia Airlines is to cut 6000 jobs, nearly a third of its staff, as part of a recovery plan following the loss of two planes this year.



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VIDEO: BBC presenter Amroliwala's best bits

Presenter Matthew Amroliwala is leaving the BBC's News Channel after 16 years to work at BBC World.



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PM may block return of UK jihadists

Prime Minister David Cameron is considering temporary bans on British-born jihadists in Iraq and Syria returning to the UK.



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AUDIO: Should you recline your plane seat?

The use of gadgets to prevent passengers putting their seat back has lead to mid-air arguments, should airlines allow them to go back at all?



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Iceland issues new volcano alert

Iceland raises its warning level to aviation after a fresh eruption from a fissure near the Bardarbunga volcano.



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VIDEO: Anti-PM clashes continue in Pakistan

Clashes are continuing in Pakistan between police and protesters demanding the resignation of PM Nawaz Sharif, with 300 reported injured.



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China rules out open Hong Kong poll

China rules out open nominations for the next Hong Kong leadership election, in a move likely to trigger protests.



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I did not enjoy victory - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says watching Chelsea beat Everton 6-3 was not enjoyable because defensive lapses scarred the win.



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Costa and Chelsea 'a perfect fit'

New Chelsea striker Diego Costa is turning out to be Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's perfect kind of player.



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US TV host found murdered at home

A US television host and former Suffolk dance school teacher was shot dead by his son-in-law at his home in Louisiana, local police say.



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VIDEO: Peter Kay lights up Blackpool

Comedian Peter Kay hosted the big switch-on of the Blackpool Illuminations



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Murray in good shape to face Tsonga

Andy Murray believes his physical problems are behind him as he heads into the second week of the US Open.



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VIDEO: Rides and risks in huge California waves

Waves as high as 20ft (6m) in southern California have damaged waterfront homes, knocked out pier pilings and attracted scores of surfers.



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Anti-PM clashes continue in Pakistan

Clashes are continuing in Pakistan between police and protesters demanding the resignation of PM Nawaz Sharif, with 300 reported injured.



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Archbishop issues terror asylum plea

The Archbishop of York calls for the government to do more to offer asylum to Christians being persecuted by Islamic State terrorists.



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The questions Van Gaal must answer

With two days to go until the transfer window closes, Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has plenty to ponder, says Phil McNulty.



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Visa delay hits Rojo's Man Utd debut

Marcos Rojo's Manchester United debut is being held up by a four-year-old claim he rowed with a neighbour in Argentina.



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Dictionary completed after 101 years

A dictionary of medieval Latin reaches its defining moment after 101 years of painstakingly gathering entries.



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VIDEO: Private's medals given to museum

A Somerset museum has been given three World War One medals, 100 years to the day after the soldier who earned them was killed in action.



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Experts argue for drink price plan

Health professionals say they are stepping up efforts to see alcohol minimum pricing in place in Scotland, with a seminar being held in Brussels.



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Sunbed study highlights cancer risk

Sunbed users are still at risk of skin cancer even if they do not burn their skin, according to a new study by Dundee University.



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PM warns of terror threat to Europe

The terrorist threat posed by Islamist extremists is as much a concern for countries in mainland Europe as it is for the UK, David Cameron says.



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Original Jethro Tull bassist dies

Bassist Glenn Cornick, a founding member of the British rock band Jethro Tull who played on their biggest hits, has died at his home in Hawaii.



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Volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's eastern Mount Tavurvur erupts, disrupting flights and spewing rocks and ash into the air.



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Childhood obesity taskforce 'urgent'

Doctors' leaders are calling for an emergency taskforce to be set up to tackle childhood obesity in England.



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Cameron welcomes EU chief's pledge

David Cameron welcomes a commitment by Donald Tusk, the new president of the European Council, to reach a deal with the UK on EU reform.



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Co-op Group votes through reforms

Members of the troubled Co-operative Group vote overwhelmingly in favour of reforming how the business is run.



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'Slow progress' in Iraq Amerli push

The Iraqi army, Shia militias and Kurdish fighters are reported to be making slow progress in breaking the siege of the Amerli town in the north.



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First openly gay NFL player dropped

Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the National Football League, fails to make the final roster for the St Louis Rams.



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Rogue landlords 'must face crackdown'

Housing experts are calling for minimum standards in the private rental market to prevent landlords from exploiting vulnerable tenants.



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EU sets Russia sanctions ultimatum

The EU gives Russia one week to reduce its military involvement in Ukraine, or face a new sanctions, as Ukraine's leader talks of the "point of no return".



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The jihadi issue and a Clacton electoral "bloodbath" - the papers

Many papers discuss the UK's response to the threat posed by returning jihadi fighters, and there is a prediction of a good night for UKIP in the Clacton by-election.



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Costa must learn respect - Martinez

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says Chelsea's Diego Costa must learn the "ethics and culture" of British football after his side's 6-3 win.



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Cook defends England's ODI approach

England captain Alastair Cook defends his team's tactics after a second successive heavy defeat in the one-day series with India.



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Glover and Stanning relieved to win

Helen Glover and Heather Stanning describe winning their first World Championship gold medal together as a "relief".



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Roma 2-0 Fiorentina

Ashley Cole makes his Roma debut as they begin the new Serie A season with a hard-fought win against Fiorentina.



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Missing Ashya King found in Spain

Missing five-year-old Ashya King - the boy with a brain tumour whose parents took him out of a Southampton hospital - has been found in Spain, Hampshire Police say.



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Fairhead to be BBC Trust chairwoman

Rona Fairhead, former head of the Financial Times Group, is to become the first woman to chair the BBC Trust, the BBC's David Sillito reports.



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Kvitova beaten by qualifier Krunic

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova becomes the latest shock exit at the US Open, losing to qualifier Aleksandra Krunic.



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VIDEO: Who will Man Utd sign and let go?

BBC Sport's David Ornstein reports on the latest Premier League transfer stories, including potential arrivals and departures at Manchester United.



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Murray into US Open fourth round

Andy Murray sees off Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov in four sets to reach the last 16 of the US Open.



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VIDEO: Dahl: Charlie chapters discovered

The discovery of new unpublished chapters reveals author Roald Dahl planned to include more children in his classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but dropped them from the final version.



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VIDEO: Horse dances to Shakira

Watch as Michael Eilberg and Half Moon Delphi impress the crowd at the World Equestrian Games with a freestyle dressage routine sound tracked by Shakira.



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VIDEO: Brazil dismantles Amazon 'destroyers'

Police in northern Brazil say they are in the process of dismantling one of the country's biggest environmental criminal gangs.



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Tear gas used on Pakistan protesters

Pakistan police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters marching on the official residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.



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Everton 3-6 Chelsea

Chelsea make it three wins from three Premier League matches with victory in a superb see-saw game against Everton.



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Ukraine near 'point of no return'

Ukraine's president says his country is "close to a point of no return - full scale-war", as the EU discusses more sanctions against Russia.



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Italian and Pole get top EU jobs

EU leaders appoint Italy's Federica Mogherini as EU foreign policy chief and Poland's Donald Tusk as European Council President.



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George Galloway leaves hospital

George Galloway leaves hospital after being treated for injuries he suffered in an attack that his spokesman believes was prompted by the MP's views on Israel.



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VIDEO: Peter Kay lights up Blackpool

Comedian Peter Kay hosted the big switch-on of the Blackpool Illuminations



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Philippine Syria troops 'attacked'

A group of Philippine peacekeepers trapped by rebels in the Syrian Golan Heights are "under attack", the Philippine defence minister says.



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Burnley v Manchester United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United.



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Man Utd agree fee with Ajax for Blind

Manchester United agree a fee with Ajax for versatile Netherlands international Daley Blind.



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'Players should follow Cole abroad'

Why home-based talent should follow Ashley Cole's lead and play abroad earlier in their footballing career.



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VIDEO: Rides and risks in huge California waves

Waves as high as 20ft (6m) in southern California have damaged waterfront homes, knocked out pier pilings and attracted scores of surfers.



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Dujardin and Valegro win dressage

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro secure their first freestyle dressage world title for Great Britain in Caen.



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Lesotho army 'seizes key buildings'

Soldiers in Lesotho have seized the police HQ and surrounded a key government building in a possible coup attempt, officials in the southern African nation say.



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MH17 crash: Briton's body identified

The Foreign Office confirms the body of John Alder, one of 10 Britons killed in the Malaysia Airlines crash, has been identified.



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VIDEO: Private's medals given to museum

A Somerset museum has been given three World War One medals, 100 years to the day after the soldier who earned them was killed in action.



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Trapped Nicaraguan miners freed

Twenty-four gold miners trapped underground in northern Nicaragua since Thursday are in the process of being freed, officials say.



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Lib Dems pledge paternity leave hike

The Liberal Democrats are to pledge giving fathers an extra four weeks' paternity leave in their manifesto for the general election.



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Cameron and Clegg to hold terror talks

David Cameron and Nick Clegg are meeting for intense talks on new measures to tackle the threat posed by Islamist extremists.



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Lucic-Baroni back in the big time

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni describes her US Open victory over world number two Simona Halep as "the best day of my life"



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EU mulls fresh response to Russia

EU leaders are to meet in Brussels to consider how to respond to Russia following accusations that its troops are fighting inside Ukraine.



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Search for missing Ashya continues

Detectives search on both sides of the English Channel for a five-year-old boy whose life is in danger after his parents took him out of hospital.



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Van Gaal unhappy over Shaw comments

Louis van Gaal wants England boss Roy Hodgson to clarify comments made about left-back Luke Shaw's fitness.



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Co-op Group to vote on crunch reforms

Members of the troubled Co-operative Group are meeting later for a final vote on reforming how the business is run.



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Everton handed tough European draw

Everton play Lille and Wolfsburg, Tottenham face Besiktas, and Celtic take on Salzburg in the Europa League group stages.



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Italy lawyers urged to work faster

Italian PM Matteo Renzi announces measures to quicken the pace of the country's notoriously slow justice system to help the struggling economy.



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Jews 'forced' from Guatemala village

Some 230 members of an Orthodox Jewish group begin leaving a village in western Guatemala after a bitter row with the local indigenous community.



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Rogue landlords 'must face crackdown'

Housing experts are calling for minimum standards in the private rental market to prevent landlords from exploiting vulnerable tenants.



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Banks to reopen 2.5m PPI claims

Banks and card companies will reopen 2.5 million PPI mis-selling complaints amid claims of underpayment and rejection of compensation.



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Texas abortion provisions struck down

A US judge strikes down part of a Texas abortion law that would have closed more than a dozen clinics.



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Cave-in traps Nicaragua gold miners

Rescue workers in Nicaragua are trying to reach at least 24 workers trapped by a cave-in at a gold mine in the north of the country.



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Cocaine smuggling plotters jailed

Ten people are jailed after attempting to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine in crates of bananas and pineapples.



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'Climate of fear' - the front pages

Most papers focus on the prime minister's warnings that the threat from terrorists is currently than at any point in history.



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IMF voices 'confidence' in Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund expresses confidence in its leader Christine Lagarde, despite her being formally investigated for negligence in France.



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Iceland's volcano ash alert lifted

An eruption near Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano that briefly threatened air travel has ended, local officials say.



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George Galloway attacked on street

George Galloway has been left badly bruised after he was attacked on a street in London, his spokesman says.



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VIDEO: Dahl: Charlie chapters discovered

The discovery of new unpublished chapters reveals author Roald Dahl planned to include more children in his classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but dropped them from the final version.



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VIDEO: Horse dances to Shakira

Watch as Michael Eilberg and Half Moon Delphi impress the crowd at the World Equestrian Games with a freestyle dressage routine sound tracked by Shakira.



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VIDEO: Brazil dismantles Amazon 'destroyers'

Police in northern Brazil say they are in the process of dismantling one of the country's biggest environmental criminal gangs.



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VIDEO: Cyclist attempts race in Himalayas

A cyclist hopes to become the first British man to complete a gruelling mountain bike race over the Himalayas.



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Torres joins Milan on two-year loan

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is to join AC Milan on a two-year loan deal, subject to agreeing personal terms.



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Ukraine 'slipping out of control'

The Ukraine crisis is "slipping out of control", Germany's foreign minister warns as EU leaders prepare to discuss new sanctions against Russia.



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Missing boy's 'life is in danger'

The health of a five-year-old boy taken from hospital by his parents against medical advice will deteriorate rapidly as the battery on his feeding system is likely to have run out, police say.



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River Kwai film bridge to be rebuilt

Sri Lanka is to rebuild the replica bridge destroyed in an iconic scene from the film Bridge on the River Kwai, as part of a tourism drive.



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VIDEO: The Analyst: The art of death bowling

Analyst Simon Hughes explains the art of 'death' bowling in one day international cricket and how England must master the skill.



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Tesco shares drop on profit warning

Shares in the struggling supermarket Tesco fall to an 11-year low after the group cut its profit forecast and dividend.



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VIDEO: Millions spent on restoring moors

Helicopters are being used to help restore peat bogs on moorland in West Yorkshire.



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MSN Messenger to end after 15 years

Microsoft's MSN Messenger will be switched off in China in October, bringing a final end to the 15-year-old service.



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VIDEO: Quentin Blake's secrets of drawing

Illustrator Quentin Blake describes how he brought Roald Dahl's characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life.



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Garda paramilitary text claim probed

The Irish Justice Minister says she is disturbed by reports that a member of the Garda Siochana (Irish police) texted sensitive information to a paramilitary in Northern Ireland.



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VIDEO: 100-year-old tortoise is on the move

An extremely rare Galapagos tortoise thought to be 100 years old has been given a new home at a zoo in Ohio.



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Test Ebola drug '100% effective'

The only trial data on the experimental Ebola drug ZMapp shows it is 100% effective in monkey studies, even in later stages of the infection.



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Not the Balotelli show - Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club's harmony will not be affected by the arrival of Mario Balotelli.



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More defectors to UKIP 'odds on'

Further Conservative MPs are "more likely than not" to defect to UKIP, says the party's treasurer Stuart Wheeler.



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VIDEO: Song of a four-storey 'earth harp'

William Close is the inventor of the 'Earth Harp', a musical instrument which makes use of the architecture around it to create its sound.



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Water bills plugged by regulator

Household water bills in England and Wales will go up less than the rising cost of living in the next five years, under proposals from regulator Ofwat.



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Hodgson admits Shaw fitness concerns

Roy Hodgson says he had concerns over Luke Shaw's fitness before Louis van Gaal's criticism of the left-back.



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Swann denies witch hunt against Cook

Graeme Swann renews his call for former team-mate Alastair Cook to end his captaincy of the England one-day side.



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2.6m historic pictures posted online

An academic is posting 12 million historic photos and illustrations to Flickr where they can be searched and copied without charge.



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Scepovic agrees terns with Celtic

Sporting Gijon's Stefan Scepovic will sign a four-year deal with Celtic, subject to a medical and work permit.



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VIDEO: Simon Cowell 'upset' at Radio Times

X Factor supremo Simon Cowell says he felt "upset" after reading a recent interview published in the Radio Times.



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Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 staff

Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 staff as part of recovery plan after disasters.



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Abusers 'brazenly targeted girls'

An ex-care worker in Rotherham says men would pick up girls as young as 11 from a children's home and take them to be sexually abused.



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Nato crisis meeting on Ukraine

Nato is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the eastern Ukraine crisis, after presenting more evidence of direct Russian military involvement.



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Warnock had Palace talks last year

Neil Warnock first discussed a potential return to Crystal Palace before Tony Pulis was appointed in November last year.



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Police hunt for boy taken from ward

Police launch a "major investigation" to find a five-year-old boy with a brain tumour, who was taken without consent from Southampton General Hospital by his parents.



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Malaysia Airlines expects more losses

Malaysia Airlines says the full financial impact of the two tragedies to hit the company will be seen in the second half of the year.



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Savage: Man Utd need more new faces to make formation work

Angel Di Maria will not end Man Utd's problems on his own, says Robbie Savage.



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Bellis is the buzz of the Big Apple

How has 15-year-old CiCi Bellis captured American hearts and minds with her run at the US Open?



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Tesco cuts its profit forecast

The struggling supermarket Tesco cuts its profit forecast and the new chief executive's start date has been brought forward to Monday.



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Nationwide: House prices edge up

House prices edged up by 0.8% in August, according to the UK's biggest building society, the Nationwide.



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Japan's economy signals weakness

Japan's economy shows signs of stagnation and weakness as households spent less and factory output stays flat in July.



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VIDEO: 100 year old tortoise is on the move

A extremely rare Galapagos tortoise thought to be 100 years old has been given a new home at a zoo in Ohio.



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More than 3m have fled Syria - UN

The UN says Syria is now "the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era" with more than three million Syrians living outside the country as refugees.



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Ex-children's head 'must quit'

A former children's services director in Rotherham must resign "immediately" from her education job in Australia, an abuse survivors' advocate says.



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Iceland eruption triggers red alert

The Icelandic Met Office raises its aviation warning level near the Bardarbunga volcano to red after an eruption began overnight.



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VIDEO: Song of a four-storey 'earth harp'

William Close is the inventor of the 'Earth Harp', a musical instrument which makes use of the architecture around it to create its sound.



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Plain packs 'no effect on smokers'

A study of smokers in Australia suggests there is "no evidence" that the introduction of standardised cigarette packaging has changed the way people buy cigarettes.



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Farage sights set on more defections

Nigel Farage says more disaffected MPs could join UKIP if it is successful in the by-election caused by the defection of Tory Douglas Carswell.



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No charges in US accidental shooting

Officials say there will be no charges for a nine-year-old girl who killed her shooting instructor by accident.



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Obama: Russia causing Ukraine crisis

US President Barack Obama accuses Russia of being responsible for the violence in eastern Ukraine, as Nato prepares to hold an emergency meeting.



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Rooney named new England captain

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is named the new England captain by manager Roy Hodgson.



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IS militants 'behead Kurdish man'

The Islamic State group releases a video appearing to show militants killing a Kurdish man as a warning to forces fighting it in northern Iraq.



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Ebola Africa travel bans to be axed

West African health ministers meeting in Ghana follow WHO advice and lift travel restrictions on countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.



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PM's UKIP blow and Brangelina joy - papers

The defection of Conservative MP Douglas Carswell to UKIP dominates front pages, which also report the wedding of Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie.



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New hospital food rules introduced

Hospitals in England will be expected to provide a higher standard of food under new rules being introduced by the government.



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Concern over Thatcher's commitment

Previously confidential files reveal concerns by the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to Margaret Thatcher's commitment to the Anglo Irish Agreement, two weeks before it was signed.



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VIDEO: Millionaires search Med for migrants

A philanthropist couple have launched what they say is the world's first privately funded boat to help migrants in trouble at sea.



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VIDEO: Douglas Carswell announcement in full

Watch the full statement as Tory MP Douglas Carswell defects to the UK Independence Party. He will stand down as MP for Clacton to seek re-election in a by-election.



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Google trials drone deliveries

Google reveals it has built and tested its own drones as part of a plan to make automated deliveries to remote homes as well as disaster-hit zones.



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VIDEO: 106th birthday for Bette Davies

Relatives have been helping Bet Davies from Flint to celebrate her 106th birthday.



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Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 AEL Limassol (agg 5-1)

Mauricio Pochettino's winning start as Tottenham boss continues as they clinch their place in the Europa League group stage.



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Tory MP Carswell defects to UKIP

Tory MP Douglas Carswell has defected to the UK Independence Party - and says he will seek re-election in Clacton at a by-election.



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VIDEO: Oldest wing walker takes to skies

The world's oldest wing walker has extended his own record at the opening of the Bournemouth Air Festival.



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VIDEO: 'Bruise suit' for disabled athletes

A pressure-sensitive suit designed by researchers at Imperial College London identifies possible injuries in athletes who may be unaware they have been hurt.



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VIDEO: Scientists trial knotweed killers

Swansea University scientists are conducting the largest field trial in Europe to find new ways of killing Japanese knotweed.



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Murray faces qualifier in night match

Andy Murray and qualifier Matthias Bachinger is set to take centre stage in the night session at the US Open.



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'Significant' rise in migration to UK

There has been a "significant" increase in net migration into the UK, which reached 243,000 in the 12 months to March, government statisticians say.



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DNA tells story of Arctic peopling

A study of genetic sequences sheds new light on the colonisation of the North American Arctic, from ancient "Paleo-Eskimos" to the modern-day Inuit.



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Hockaday sacked as Leeds manager

Leeds United manager Dave Hockaday is sacked after only six games in charge of the Championship side.



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Nato: Russian troops are in Ukraine

Nato releases satellite images which it says show Russian forces inside Ukraine to help rebels fight government troops - a claim Russia denies.



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Early inspections over abuse scandal

Inspections of the children's services at the centre of the Rotherham abuse scandal are to to be carried out early, as the deputy police and crime commissioner resigns and calls for her boss Shaun Wright to go.



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AUDIO: How much should an ebook cost?

The US online retailer Amazon and French publisher Hachette are arguing over the cost of ebooks to those buying the products for their tablets and machines.



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Liverpool drawn against Real Madrid

Liverpool are drawn against defending champions Real Madrid as Manchester City get a tough draw in the Champions League.



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VIDEO: Esha Ness cave is 'UK's biggest'

Geologist Jonathan Swale claims that the Calders Geo sea cave at Esha Ness in Shetland is the largest in Britain.



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Ukraine rebels advance in south

Pro-Russian rebels open a new front in south-east Ukraine and reportedly advance on the port of Mariupol, as Russia is accused of direct involvement.



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Missing plane search area refined

Australia says the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will focus on the southern part of the search area, after more data analysis.



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Sanchez showed real fight - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Alexis Sanchez's performance against Besiktas shows he has the fight to succeed.



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Defender scores and saves in shootout win

Defender Cosmin Moti saves two penalties in a shootout to send Bulgarian club Ludogorets into the Champions League group stage.



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AUDIO: How much should an ebook cost?

The US online retailer Amazon and French publisher Hachette are arguing over the cost of ebooks to those buying the products for their tablets and machines.



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Rare antelope births 'fantastic'

The birth of a pair of rare bongo antelopes in captivity is "fantastic news" for the "critically endangered" species, say conservationists.



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Cops crew member killed by US police

A crew member on the US police reality TV show Cops is shot and killed when Nebraska police open fire on a robbery suspect.



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US 'soccer moms' sue over concussion

A group of young American football players and their parents have sued Fifa and US football groups over the risks from concussions.



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Pro-independence firms hit back

An open letter signed by more than 200 business figures says the case for independence “has been made”.



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VIDEO: Hamm on beards, baseball and moving on

He's best known for his portrayal as the cool and commanding Don Draper in Mad Men - but actor Jon Hamm is keen to shake off his bad boy image.



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Cook angry about Swann's criticism

Alastair Cook calls Graeme Swann a "so-called friend" after the ex-spinner said he should quit as England one-day captain.



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'Mercedes must lay down the law'

BBC Sport's Allan McNish says Mercedes must now do something after Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's clash in Belgium.



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Ebola outbreak 'will get worse'

A top US public health official says the Ebola outbreak is set to get worse before it gets better, as West African health ministers meet in Ghana.



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Red squirrels face leprosy threat

Scotland's red squirrels are facing a new threat from a form of leprosy, according to scientists in Edinburgh.



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Couple celebrate 80 years of marriage

A couple who met as teenagers 10 years before the start of World War Two celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary.



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US hostage mother makes video plea

The mother of US journalist Steven Sotloff, held hostage by IS militants, pleads with his captors to release him in a video appeal.



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UK Jews and Muslims issue peace call

The Jewish Board of Deputies and Muslim Council of Britain issue an unprecedented joint statement calling for peace and condemning prejudice.



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Brazil pursues Amazon 'destroyers'

Brazilian police say they have dismantled a criminal organisation they believe was the "biggest destroyer" of the Amazon rainforest.



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Qantas reports its biggest loss ever

Australia's national flag carrier Qantas reports a net loss of A$2.8bn for the year ending in June - the airline's biggest ever financial loss.



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VIDEO: Banksy art sale saves Bristol boys' club

The elusive street artist Banksy has helped save a boys club in his home city of Bristol.



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IMF's Lagarde under investigation

IMF head Christine Lagarde says she has been placed under formal investigation for negligence in a French fraud case but has not been charged.



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Warnock named Crystal Palace boss

Premier League side Crystal Palace appoint former boss Neil Warnock as their new manager on a two-year deal.



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Depression in cancer 'overlooked'

Three-quarters of cancer patients who are depressed are not getting the psychological therapy they need, researchers say.



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'Deeply elitist UK locks out talent'

The UK is "deeply elitist" according to a new analysis of the backgrounds of more than 4,000 business, political, media and public sector leaders.



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Labour plans technical universities

Labour is calling for technical universities to be created as part of a blueprint for reshaping the higher education system to create a hi-tech, high-income economy.



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PM: UK 'supports million Scots jobs'

The prime minister is to tell business leaders that the UK is "an economy of opportunity" which supports one million Scottish jobs.



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Russia pressed over Ukraine fighting

Germany demands an explanation from Russia's Vladimir Putin amid reports that Russian troops launched an incursion into south-east Ukraine.



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US girl, nine, kills gun instructor

A nine-year-old girl kills her shooting instructor by accident while being shown how to use an Uzi submachine gun at a firing range in Arizona.



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RBS fined £14.5m over mortgage advice

Royal Bank of Scotland is fined £14.5m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failing to ensure that it gave suitable mortgage advice to customers.



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VIDEO: 'White space' internet developed

David Grossman reports from the Isle of Wight, on the "white space" which could help remote areas access fast broadband.



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Abuse scandal latest and jihadist fears - papers

Repercussions of a report on organised child sex abuse in Rotherham continue to make headlines, while some papers focus on conflict in Iraq and Syria.



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VIDEO: Litter bug mountaineers 'must recycle'

Over the decades tonnes of disposed tents, spent oxygen cylinders and bottles have been left behind on Mount Everest by people trying to scale it. Now authorities are urging them to bring the waste back down with them to recycle it.



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VIDEO: Controversy over new Lennon film

A new film that looks at the events that unfolded the night Beatles star John Lennon was shot, is causing controversy amongst critics and fans.



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Wright quits Labour but not PCC role

Shaun Wright resigns from the Labour Party but says he will remain as South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner.



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VIDEO: US girl shoots gun tutor dead

CONTAINS DISTURBING IMAGES: A nine-year-old girl in the US has accidentally killed her shooting instructor while being shown how to use a high-powered automatic weapon.



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Giroud has surgery on broken leg

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will be out for at least three months after having surgery on a broken leg.



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Pressure grows on crime commissioner

Pressure is growing on South Yorkshire's police commissioner to resign in the wake of a damning report into child abuse in Rotherham.



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VIDEO: How sheepdogs control unruly flocks

A farmer explains his relationship with his sheepdog, after researchers help unravel the mystery of how the animals do their job.



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Landmark court cases deleted from net

Numerous records relating to civil rights cases have disappeared from the US government's online legal archive.



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VIDEO: Is independence good or bad for business?

Kamal Ahmed reports on whether businesses think a split from the UK would be good or bad for business.



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Burton Albion 1-0 QPR

Adam McGurk's free-kick knocks QPR out of the League Cup and sends Burton Albion into round three.



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Cancer drugs face NHS price squeeze

The government might threaten to stop buying some expensive cancer drugs if the companies that make them do not cut their prices, Newsnight learns.



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Arsenal 1-0 Besiktas

Alexis Sanchez hits the only goal as 10-man Arsenal survive a testing tie with Besiktas to qualify for the Champions League group stages.



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VIDEO: Eighty years married and still in love

A couple who met in 1928 are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary today and tell the BBC why they're still in love.



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Degenkolb wins Vuelta stage again

John Degenkolb grabs successive stage wins but Australia's Michael Matthews retains the Vuelta a Espana overall lead.



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VIDEO: India's iconic Ambassador car

Sanjoy Majumder reports on the passing of one of India's best known and trusted icons, the Ambassador.



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'Hard work starts now for Canada'

In her latest column, Casey Stoney discusses her new role in the England squad and how to make it to the World Cup.



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GB men's eight reach World final

Britain's men's eight are through to Sunday's World Championship final after beating Russia to win the repechage in Amsterdam.



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Raina century sets up win for India

England lose by a crushing 133 runs in the second one-day international at Cardiff after Suresh Raina's superb century.



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VIDEO: Protester interrupts Gordon Brown speech

A supporter of Scottish independence interrupts a speech by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Dundee.



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RBS fined £14.5m over mortgage advice

Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £14.5m by the Financial Conduct Authority for giving inappropriate mortgage advice to customers.



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Burger King and Tim Hortons to merge

Burger King confirms that it plans to merge with Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain.



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VIDEO: Will China's yoghurt craze pay off?

With falling milk prices, companies are looking at other ways to make money, and Mengniu Dairy, China's biggest, has recently decided to venture into the yoghurt business.



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American 15-year-old stuns Cibulkova

American 15-year-old CiCi Bellis causes a sensational upset as she beats 12th seed Dominika Cibulkova at the US Open.



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Fresh quit call over sex abuse report

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire faces calls to resign in light of the damning report into child abuse in Rotherham.



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American 'fighter' dies in Syria battle

An American man, believed to be fighting alongside militants in Syria, has been killed, the White House has confirmed.



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VIDEO: How sheepdogs control unruly flocks

A farmer explains his relationship with his sheepdog, after researchers help unravel the mystery of how the animals do their job.



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VIDEO: Keeping the disruptive in education

Panorama follows students in the run-up to exams to see if one school can honour its pledge and keep disruptive pupils in school as well as get them five GCSEs.



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A sheepdog's 'two rules' for success

Scientists produce a simple mathematical model that explains how a single sheepdog can herd a large number of sheep.



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Churchill 'rejected' WW1 help plea

Army chief Lord Kitchener made a desperate plea to Winston Churchill for ammunition at the start of World War One, a newly unearthed letter reveals.



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Overseas nurses 'face shorter tests'

New rules mean nurses and midwives who have completed their training outside Europe will face shorter tests to check they are fit to work in the UK.



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VIDEO: India's iconic Ambassador car

Sanjoy Majumder reports on the passing of one of India's best known and trusted icons, the Ambassador.



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Boys 'overlooked' as abuse victims

A report from children's charity Barnardo's says up to a third of victims of child sexual exploitation are male, much higher than previously thought.



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VIDEO: Farage to run for seat in Thanet

The UKIP leader Nigel Farage has been chosen by members of his party as their candidate for the South Thanet parliamentary seat.



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Primary school places budget squeeze

There are warnings that the rising primary school population in England is putting pressure on budgets and raising concerns of "supersize" schools.



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'Ban E-cig use indoors,' says WHO

The World Health Organization says there should be regulations preventing the use of electronic cigarettes indoors in public and work places.



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Hormone 'protects premature babies'

The hormone erythropoietin (EPO) could prevent brain injuries in very premature babies, a study suggests.



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'Horrific betrayal' - abuse scandal on front pages

Findings that at least 1,400 children were subjected to appalling sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013 lead most papers.



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VIDEO: How much oil does Scotland have?

Campaigns on both sides of the Scottish independence discussion have been contesting exactly how much oil Scotland might have left in the North Sea.



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Record breakers - from £100 to £59.7m

From £100 man Willie Groves to £59.7m signing Angel Di Maria, see how British football's record transfer fee has soared.



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Ukraine and Russia hold key talks

The Ukrainian and Russian presidents hold their first direct talks to discuss the crisis in eastern Ukraine, at a summit in Belarus.



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AUDIO: Pet Shop Boys cameo on The Archers

Pop duo the Pet Shop Boys have made a cameo appearance on Radio 4's The Archers.



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VIDEO: Mexico tries to tame 'Beast' train

The Mexican government has unveiled new measures to prevent migrants from Central America travelling on the roofs of freight trains heading north towards the US.



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VIDEO: Football club re-enacts 1917 match

Coventry City Ladies Football Club have re-enacted a cup final game from 1917 which took place between workers from two munitions factories in the city.



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Root backs Cook for World Cup

England batsman Joe Root believes Alastair Cook is the right man to lead them into next year's World Cup.



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Anti-independence firms make case

A letter signed by 130 firms says the business case for independence “has not been made”.



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Milton Keynes Dons 4-0 Manchester United

Manchester United suffer a humiliating League Cup exit to MK Dons after a comprehensive defeat at the League One side.



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Celtic 0-1 NK Maribor

Celtic drop into the Europa League after losing at home to NK Maribor in their Champions League play-off.



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Salmond claims TV debate 'momentum'

Alex Salmond says motivation, morale and momentum are with Yes Scotland after latest TV debate with Better Together leader Alistair Darling.



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Kate Bush makes stage comeback

Kate Bush is playing her first concert in 35 years, the first of 22 dates which sold out in minutes when tickets went on sale in March.



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Farage to fight Thanet seat for UKIP

Nigel Farage is chosen by UKIP members to contest the South Thanet seat in Kent at the 2015 general election.



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Farage faces Thanet selection vote

UKIP members in South Thanet will decide later whether Nigel Farage will be their candidate in the general election.



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VIDEO: Emmy success for Sherlock stars

It was a good night for Sherlock at the Emmys, in Los Angeles, where Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman won best actor and best supporting actor in a miniseries.



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Everton sign Cameroon striker Eto'o

Everton agree a two-year deal for 33-year-old former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o.



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VIDEO: Highlights from MTV video awards

Beyonce and Miley Cyrus were among the winners at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place in Inglewood, California.



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VIDEO: Clegg dons traditional dress in India

Nick Clegg wore traditional India clothing while on a visit to a Sikh temple and community kitchen in Delhi.



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VIDEO: Sheep found with 20kg woolly coat

Two farmers in Tasmania have found a sheep they believe has been wandering wild and for six years and never been shorn.



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RBS to get £15m mortgage advice fine

Royal Bank of Scotland is to receive a £15 fine from the Financial Conduct Authority on Wednesday - the latest in a series of fines for the troubled bank.



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Russians in Ukraine 'by accident'

Russian soldiers captured in eastern Ukraine crossed the border "by accident", Russian sources say, as a key summit is held in Belarus.



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VIDEO: Excitement ahead of Kate Bush gig

The BBC's Colin Paterson talks to fans ahead of Kate Bush's first gig in 35 years.



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Man Utd sign Di Maria for £59.7m

Manchester United sign Argentina winger Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee of £59.7m.



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Hollande names new French cabinet

French President Francois Hollande names a new government under Prime Minister Manual Valls, dropping ministers who rebelled against spending cuts.



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Di Maria can thrive as star man

After Manchester United agree a £59.7m fee for Angel Di Maria, Tim Vickery says the Argentine will thrive on being the main attraction.



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Fight for leg room diverts flight

A US airliner has been diverted after an row broke out over one passenger's use of a device to prevent the seat in front of him from reclining.



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VIDEO: Trainspotting older than thought

A new record of trainspotting has been discovered from 1861, 80 years earlier than the hobby was first thought to have begun.



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VIDEO: Malaysia Airlines job cuts a concern

At Malaysia Airlines potential reforms reportedly range from a fleet re-organisation and a new chief executive, to broad job cuts.



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US schools to have non-white majority

White pupils in state schools in the United States are set to be a minority for the first time when schools return for the new term.



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Boy dies from car fire injuries

A five-year-old boy dies in hospital following a car fire that left his mother and sister severely injured.



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Watson loses to Cirstea in US Open

Heather Watson suffers a 6-1 6-1 defeat to world ranked 80 Sorana Cirstea in the first round at the US Open.



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UN helicopter crashes in South Sudan

The UN says one of its cargo helicopters has crashed in South Sudan killing three crew - unconfirmed reports say it was shot down.



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Argentine reviving Watson's fortunes

Heather Watson begins her US Open campaign on Tuesday, hoping to continue her progress under Argentine coach Diego Veronelli.



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Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester United want Vidal, Arsenal have Carvalho boost, Tottenham eye Sevilla defender, plus more



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VIDEO: Trainspotting older than thought

A new record of trainspotting has been discovered from 1861, 80 years earlier than the hobby was first thought to have begun.



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VIDEO: Malaysia Airlines job cuts a concern

At Malaysia Airlines potential reforms reportedly range from a fleet re-organisation and a new chief executive, to broad job cuts.



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England won't win World Cup - Swann

Graeme Swann says England will not win next year's 50-over World Cup because of their "old-style brand" of cricket.



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King's Cross commuters face delays

Rail commuters heading to London on the east coast mainline face severe delays because of overhead wire problems.



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VIDEO: Is video gaming a spectator sport?

Video game fans descend on Coventry for the UK's biggest gaming festival but is watching others play really a spectator sport?



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Australian carriers grant phone use

Travellers on Qantas and Virgin Australia will be able to use their mobile phones and other electronic devices during flights from today.



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VIDEO: Beyonce, Miley and a wardrobe problem

Sparking less outrage than 2013 but with dazzling performances, this year's MTV Video Music Awards did not disappoint.



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Australia tycoon makes China apology

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer apologises for calling the Chinese government "mongrels", after widespread criticism of his comments.



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Burger King and Tim Hortons in talks

Burger King says it is in takeover talks with Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain.



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Leaders to hold Ukraine-Russia talks

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, hours after Kiev said it captured 10 Russian soldiers.



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Balotelli signing a risk - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits the £16m signing of striker Mario Balotelli from AC Milan is "a calculated risk".



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VIDEO: Will Chinese bank bad loans increase?

Rising bad loans in China put the spotlight squarely on the earnings of the country's biggest banks.



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Emmy wins for Sherlock cast and crew

Sherlock writer Steven Moffat and actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman win Emmys for the final episode of the latest series.



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VIDEO: "This is war... this is our life"

As Ukraine celebrated Independence day over the weekend, Sergiy Burnus from 'Euromaidan in London' explained how they were helping the Ukrainian Army fight the Pro-Russian separatists.



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Postal ballot papers to be sent out

Local councils are set to begin sending out postal ballot papers for the Scottish independence referendum.



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Police stop-and-search code launched

A new voluntary code of conduct for how police officers use their powers to stop and search members of the public is launched by the government.



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US alarm at air strikes on Libya

The US was "caught off-guard" by air strikes on Libya reportedly carried out by the UAE with Egyptian help, a senior official tells the BBC.



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AUDIO: Should swimmers wear wetsuits?

Would you, like the prime minister, don a rubber suit for a dip at the seaside?



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VIDEO: Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole

Deadly on a Mission's Steve Backshall speaks to BBC Breakfast about his latest Pole to Pole adventure which airs on BBC One on Sunday evenings



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World's rarest bird needs new home

The last remaining population of the world's rarest bird, the Madagascar pochard, needs a new wetland home if it is to thrive again, a study reveals.



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VIDEO: Newborns abandoned 'to avoid shame'

Malaysian teenagers are being encouraged to attend sex education classes in a bid to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies in the country.



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Magnetic levitation in 3D advances

Harvard researchers develop a system to orientate small objects in any direction using magnetic levitation.



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VIDEO: Cleaning up waste in Mali

Entrepreneurs are trying to find ways to collect rubbish in Mali's capital city Bamako but they have nowhere to process it.



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Britain and the EU - front pages

A variety of stories appear on Tuesday's front pages but the UK's relationship with Brussels is back in the headlines.



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VIDEO: Scotland debate: Views from York pub

English people reflect on the issue of Scottish independence after watching the debate at a pub in York.



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French ministers quit in economy row

France's Economy Minister Arnaud Montebourg says he and two colleagues are leaving their posts amid a bitter row over economic policy.



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Button calls for 'cleaner fight'

Jenson Button sympathises with Lewis Hamilton after his Belgian GP Prix was ended by a collision with Nico Rosberg.



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Funeral held for Ferguson teenager

Hundreds of people attend the funeral in Missouri of the black teenager Michael Brown, who was shot dead by a white policeman.



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Man Utd agree £59.7m Di Maria fee

Manchester United agree to pay a British record transfer fee of £59.7m to sign winger Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid.



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Manchester City 3-1 Liverpool

Manchester City maintain their 100% start to their Premier League title defence by beating Liverpool at Etihad Stadium.



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Amazon buys game site Twitch

Amazon buys video-game streaming service Twitch for $970m (£585m), surprising many after rumours emerged earlier this year that Google's YouTube was in final stages to purchase the firm.



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Salmond and Darling go head-to-head

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and pro-Union campaign chief Alistair Darling are going head-to-head in a second TV debate on independence.



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Murray defies injury to beat Haase

Andy Murray overcomes injury to beat Robin Haase 6-3 7-6 (8-6) 1-6 7-5 in the first round of the US Open.



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VIDEO: Will smartphones change shopping?

Many people are familiar with buying goods online, but now technology can also play a part when shopping on the High Street.



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Ukraine president calls snap vote

Ukraine's president dissolves parliament and calls a snap election for October, as his forces continue to fight pro-Russian separatists in the east.



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Police officer assaulted at carnival

A police officer is in hospital after being is attacked while on duty at the Notting Hill Carnival in west London.



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Everton set to sign striker Eto'o

Everton are close to agreeing a two-year deal for 33-year-old striker Samuel Eto'o.



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Briton begins UK treatment for Ebola

Doctors at a London hospital are treating a British man who contracted the Ebola virus while volunteering as a nurse in Sierra Leone.



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UK apologises for White House tweet

The UK embassy in Washington apologises for tweeting a picture of a White House cake, "commemorating" the burning of the building by British forces in 1814.



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Ice bucket 'link to quarry death'

The death of an 18-year-old man in a flooded quarry in Fife is believed to be linked to the ice bucket challenge craze.



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Syria 'will help US fight terrorism'

Syria's foreign minister offers to help the US fight the Islamic State militant group, which has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.



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Led Zeppelin wins 'best guitar riff'

Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love is voted the greatest guitar riff of all time by listeners of BBC Radio 2.



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Students 'exempt from migration cuts'

Foreign students should be excluded from government plans to cut net immigration to the UK, former cabinet minister Lord Heseltine tells the BBC.



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Ex-Irish PM Reynolds' funeral held

Mourners at the state funeral of the Irish Republic's former Prime Minister Albert Reynolds hear tributes to his efforts to achieve peace in Northern Ireland.



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VIDEO: Aurora Borealis filmed from space

The European Space Agency releases time-lapse footage of the Aurora Borealis - better known as the Northern Lights - filmed from the International Space Station.



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Presume Syria Britons guilty - mayor

Mayor of London Boris Johnson says Britons travelling to war zones such as Iraq and Syria should be presumed potential terrorists unless they can prove otherwise.



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VIDEO: John Terry's tribute to Attenborough

Chelsea captain John Terry has paid tribute to Lord Attenborough, the club's life president, who has died at the age of 90.



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Balotelli completes £16m Reds move

Italy forward Mario Balotelli completes his £16m move from AC Milan to Liverpool.



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Afghan vote crisis 'costing billions'

Afghanistan's finance minister says the deadlock over the disputed presidential election has cost the economy $5bn.



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Rain delays first ODI at Bristol

England's Alex Hales awaits his one-day international debut as rain delays play in the first ODI against India at Bristol.



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Shares fall at Chinese carmaker BYD

Shares in the Chinese car and battery maker BYD fall by more than 8% in Hong Kong trade on Monday, one day after the firm posts worse than expected first half earnings.



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French PM Valls submits resignation

French PM Manuel Valls presents the resignation of his government to the president amid a cabinet row over economic policies, and is asked to form a new administration.



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'The point we hoped we'd never reach'

Mercedes' worst nightmare is coming to pass and shows no signs of slowing down, says chief F1 writer Andrew Benson.



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Peace urged for Michael Brown burial

The father of an unarmed black teenager shot dead by a policeman calls for peace ahead of his son's funeral in St Louis, Missouri, on Monday.



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California begins quake clear-up

Workers assess damage and begin to clear up after a 6.0 magnitude quake hits California's San Francisco Bay area, the strongest there in 25 years.



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Garth Crooks's Team of the Week

Which two sides have three players in the Team of the Week? And who makes a second successive appearance?



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Sony PlayStation hit by hackers

Hackers hut down Sony's PlayStation network and a flight carrying a senior company executive is diverted over security fears.



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Roche buys US biotech firm for £5bn

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche says it will buy maker of lung disease therapies InterMune for $8.3bn.



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VIDEO: Will smartphones change shopping?

Many people are familiar with buying goods online, but now technology can also play a part when shopping on the High Street.



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Earthquake rocks northern California

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 shakes northern California, with at least three serious injuries reported.



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VIDEO: Solar energy plan for Pakistan

In an effort to tackle the problem of power shortages in Pakistan, the government is looking at the potential of solar energy to solve the issue.



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Rosberg could be punished for crash

Nico Rosberg could face punishment after Lewis Hamilton said the German admitted to deliberately colliding with him.



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VIDEO: Rugby star swaps pitch for plumbing

Kat Downes spends the day with Women's Rugby World Cup star Marlie Packer as she returns to her day job as a plumber.



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VIDEO: Cellist: 'Alcohol was my medicine'

Cellist Rachael Lander talks about how she secretly used alcohol and beta-blockers to get through concerts and her eventual road to recovery.



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VIDEO: Boy unhurt after car runs over him

A six-year-old boy was left unhurt after being run over by a driver in China's Shandong Province on Wednesday.



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Briton begins UK treatment for Ebola

Doctors at a hospital in London have begun treating a British man, named as William Pooley, who contracted the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.



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Carnival expected to draw thousands

Thousands of people are expected at the second day of Notting Hill Carnival in west London, despite forecasts of bad weather for the bank holiday.



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Manufacturing wages 'on the rise'

Wages in the manufacturing sector are rising faster than most other parts of the economy, a survey for the industry suggests.



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AUDIO: 'We should consider talking to Assad'

The former chief of the general staff, Lord Dannatt, has said that the international community should consider negotiating with President Assad of Syria.



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VIDEO: First birthday for panda cub Bao Bao

The National Zoo in Washington DC has been celebrating panda cub Bao Bao's first birthday.



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Ex-Irish PM Reynolds' funeral due

The state funeral of Ireland's former prime minister Albert Reynolds is set to take place.



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Get tough with extremists - Johnson

Mayor of London Boris Johnson calls for tougher powers to deal with British extremists who leave the UK to fight in Iraq and Syria.



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Mozambique rivals agree ceasefire

The government of Mozambique signs a ceasefire with the Renamo opposition party in a bid to end hostilities ahead of elections in October.



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VIDEO: What does Jackson Hole mean in Asia?

Unemployment and inflation were two of the topics at Jackson Hole, at the annual get-together hosted by Janet Yellen, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve, but what does it mean for Asia?



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Uni runs online referendum course

The University of Edinburgh is offering a six-week open course on the constitutional future of Scotland and the UK.



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Students 'exempt from migration cuts'

Foreign students should be excluded from government plans to cut net immigration to the UK, former cabinet minister Lord Heseltine tells the BBC.



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VIDEO: 'Young blacks are being targeted'

More than 2,500 people march in New York's Staten Island to protest over the death of an unarmed black man following an incident with a white police officer.



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VIDEO: Rice from Fukushima goes on sale

Rice produced in in the Fukushima area of Japan, which suffered a nuclear disaster in 2011, has gone on sale in Japanese supermarkets in Singapore.



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VIDEO: South Korea's female bodybuilders

Traditional views of South Korean women are challenged by a growing trend for bodybuilding.



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Leaders meet for TV referendum clash

Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling are due to go head-to-head in a second live television debate on independence.



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Four killed in Brazil prison riot

Police in Brazil say four prisoners have been killed - two of them decapitated - in a riot in a jail in the southern city of Cascavel.



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Murray keen to show he is contender

Andy Murray is determined to put recent disappointments behind him and confirm he is still a contender for the major prizes.



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BT warns of rise in phone bills

BT warns millions of customers it is increasing prices by up to 6.5% from December this year.



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VIDEO: From mountaineer to tour operator

Hassan Sadpara is a mountaineering hero but has found it difficult to turn his climbing success into a successful business.



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UK's 'most desirable' areas revealed

The most desirable areas in which to live across England, Scotland and Wales are revealed by Royal Mail.



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Beach trip 'pipe dream' for poorest

One in five families will be unable to afford a day trip to the seaside this August Bank Holiday, warns children's charity Barnardo's.



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'Ebola in the UK' - the front pages

Monday's papers examine the arrival at a London hospital of the first Briton to contract ebola in the current outbreak. There are also picture tributes to Richard Attenborough, who has died.



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One point not good enough - Van Gaal

Manager Louis van Gaal says a single point from two games is not acceptable after Manchester United draw 1-1 with Sunderland.



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VIDEO: James Foley memorial 'packed'

A special church service has been held for James Foley, the American journalist killed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.



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Balotelli 'will thrive at Liverpool'

Match of the Day 2 pundits Kevin Kilbane and Shay Given say Mario Balotelli will be an instant hit at Liverpool.



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Actor Richard Attenborough dies at 90

Lord Richard Attenborough, best known for acting roles in Brighton Rock and The Great Escape, has died at the age of 90, his son says.



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US journalist released in Syria

American journalist Theo Curtis has been released after being held captive by militants in Syria for two years, the US says.



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Helicopter spots marriage proposal

A police helicopter crew witness a marriage proposal after seeing the words "will you marry me?" spelt out in a north-west London park.



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Sunderland 1-1 Manchester United

Manchester United are still looking for their first victory under Louis van Gaal after a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.



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Whole organ 'grown' in world first

A whole functional organ has been grown from scratch inside an animal for the first time, say researchers in Scotland.



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VIDEO: Forest life to 'play own symphony'

The sounds of the forest will be heard in musical form at the Bedgebury National Pinetum.



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Rosberg hit me on purpose - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton claims Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg admitted in a post-race meeting that he hit him on purpose.



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Israel Gaza crossing 'under attack'

Israel says it has closed a crossing into Gaza after a rocket attack, while three children are reportedly killed in Israeli raids on Gaza.



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AUDIO: How well does comedy travel?

How well does stand up comedy travel outside the US and UK?



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VIDEO: SpaceX rocket explodes during testing

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded shortly after lift-off on Friday at the company's site in McGregor, Texas.



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China's 'one in a billion' rider

Alex Hua Tian may be a novelty in a country with no history of eventing but wants to put China on the map at the World Equestrian Games.



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VIDEO: Rugby star swaps pitch for plumbing

Kat Downes spends the day with Women's Rugby World Cup star Marlie Packer as she returns to her day job as a plumber.



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China executes Tiananmen attackers

Three people convicted of an attack in Beijing's Tiananmen Square are among eight executed in the Chinese region of Xinjiang, state media say.



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Notting Hill Carnival gets under way

Europe's biggest street festival, the Notting Hill Carnival, gets under way in west London with its children's day.



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Player dies after being hit by object

Cameroonian striker Albert Ebosse dies after being hit by an object thrown from the stands during a game in Algeria.



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Man Utd need 'miracle' to win title

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says it will take "a miracle" for his side to win the Premier League this season.



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VIDEO: How to have a day out on the cheap

Finance reporter Kevin Peachey looks at the popularity of attractions that are both free and those that charge an entrance fee and considers how you can keep costs down on a day out.



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AUDIO: 'We should consider talking to Assad'

The former chief of the general staff, Lord Dannatt, has said that the international community should consider negotiating with President Assad of Syria.



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VIDEO: First birthday for panda cub Bao Bao

The National Zoo in Washington DC has been celebrating panda cub Bao Bao's first birthday.



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VIDEO: Colourful collapse as US hotel demolished

Crowds came out to see the demolition of the 100-year-old Wellington Annex building in Albany, New York on Saturday.



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New faces, old problems for Arsenal

Arsenal have spent serious money this summer but there are already signs that they have not strengthened enough, writes BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.



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Murray confident for US Open bid

Andy Murray says he is in the best physical condition of the year as he prepares to try and win a second US Open title.



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Protest over New York choke death

Thousands of demonstrators march peacefully through New York's Staten Island in protest at the chokehold death of a black man by a white policeman.



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Better to start second - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he is pleased to be starting second for Sunday's Belgian GP despite being beaten by team-mate Nico Rosberg.



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Rowing back to the top of the world

After London gold and Army duty Olympic champion Heather Stanning reveals the doubts and desire behind her rowing comeback.



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Winners Leeds 'ruthless' - Sinfield

Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield hails Rhinos boss Brian McDermott as the "mastermind" of their Challenge Cup win.



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Ukraine in show of military strength

Ukraine is to mark its independence day with a large military parade in Kiev, as fighting in the east rages around the city of Donetsk.



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VIDEO: 'Young blacks are being targeted'

More than 2,500 people march in New York's Staten Island to protest over the death of an unarmed black man following an incident with a white police officer.



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