Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives'

After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters.

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Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up

The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart.

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Man City 1-3 Lyon: Lyon stun Man City in Champions League

Manchester City's Champions League dream is over for another year as Lyon stun Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 to reach the semi-finals.

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Robert Trump, brother of the president, dead at 71

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Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital

The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon.

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Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen

The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process.

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Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko

President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment

The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable.

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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.

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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.

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Coronavirus: Ten African innovations to help tackle Covid-19

Coronavirus has inspired Africans to create a wide range of inventions to help fight the pandemic.

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Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers

Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information.

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Chloe McCardel: Swimmer seeks to beat men's Channel record and quarantine

Chloe McCardel hopes her 35th Channel swim, beating the men's record, will not end in self-isolation.

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Coronavirus: France quarantine starts after race to beat deadline

Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement.

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MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career

India great and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni retires after a 16-year international career.

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Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy

Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race.

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MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket

India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport.

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Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland

The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland.

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China restaurant apologises for weighing customers

The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched.

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Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark

A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

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Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?

What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich?

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Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests

The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.

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Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers

Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.

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Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'

The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past.

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Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'

The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.

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'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water

One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey.

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VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII

Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two.

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Trump visits brother in New York hospital

"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear.

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'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus

The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests.

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VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past

Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same.

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Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'

The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years.

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How a BBC show helped shape Africa

The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years.

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The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence

Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement.

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Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak

An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak.

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Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers

Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.

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The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy

In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences.

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Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike

Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

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Coronavirus: Can I get travel insurance and what are my travel rights?

France and the Netherlands have been added to the list of UK quarantine countries.

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Eurotunnel warns travellers not to turn up without a booking

The firm says customers trying to return early from France must have a booking to travel.

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New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days

The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.

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Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks

The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.

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What to expect as China-US trade talks resume

The two economic superpowers have seen tensions rise considerably since their last negotiations.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400

The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest

The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

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