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Brazil building collapse: Seven-storey block crashes down in Fortaleza
Firefighters fear that there are still people buried underneath the rubble in the city of Fortaleza.
Turkey-Syria offensive: Russia vows to prevent clashes with Assad forces
Moscow says it will not allow fighting between the two, amid Turkey's offensive in northern Syria.
Hunter Biden defends Ukraine and China business dealings
Hunter Biden says he made a mistake not predicting political fallout from his foreign dealings.
Dutch family 'waiting for end of time' discovered in basement
A 58-year-old man and six others spent nine years in a secret room at a Dutch farm, reports say.
India newborn girl found in shallow grave 'fighting for life'
The baby girl found buried alive in a clay pot is in a critical condition, her doctor tells the BBC.
What can these caps tell us about children and race?
A picture of three children wearing stocking caps has sparked conversations about inclusivity.
Lebanon calls for help as forest fires spread
The worst fires in decades started in the western mountains and have spread into Syria.
Catalonia crisis: Tempers fray as jail terms renew Spain row
Roads and rail links were severed and protests erupted after Catalan leaders were jailed for sedition.
African swine fever: Australia expels Vietnamese woman over pork haul
The Vietnamese woman is the first person to be sent home under strict new laws to keep out swine fever.
Men and boys chained up at Nigeria 'school'
Police say dozens of males were freed in a raid on the institution in Katsina state, Nigeria.
'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school
Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north.
Notre-Dame plot: Five women jailed over foiled car bomb attack
The 2016 incident is the first to involve a group of women trying to stage an Islamist attack in France.
Typhoon Hagibis: Homeless men denied shelter in middle of typhoon
The case has caused huge debate in Japan - and now the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has weighed in.
Pharrell says he's 'embarrassed' by Blurred Lines lyrics
The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture".
US police officer charged over bedroom shooting
Aaron Dean is charged with murder over the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson in her home in Fort Worth.
'Islamic State' children: How do they get home?
Returning foreign children from detention camps in Syria involves legal and political obstacles.
British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border
The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby.
Turkey-Syria offensive: US sanctions Turkish ministries
The US demands an immediate ceasefire from Turkey and sends Vice-President Mike Pence to the region.
Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust
A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.
Russian rappers battle police over protests
Several Russian musicians have released songs to denounce police actions during recent protests in Moscow.
Why Romania is importing waste from abroad
Landfills in Romania are overflowing as half of the recycled waste is imported, mostly from Europe.
North v South Korea: Welcome to the world's strangest football derby
North and South Korea are set to play a World Cup qualifier just as relations are at a new low.
England game in Bulgaria halted twice over racism
England's Euro 2020 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia is halted twice with fans warned about racist behaviour.
Fourteen police dead in Mexico gun ambush
The attack is believed to have been carried out by a drug cartel in western Michoacan state.
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share Booker Prize
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize.
Booker Prize: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share award
Booker Prize judges break their rules by awarding it to both Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo.
Clashes erupt as Catalan independence protesters block airport
Catalan independence supporters and police clash as thousands protest at El Prat airport.
Cyril Ramaphosa on 'damaging' South African xenophobic attacks
President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent xenophobic attacks were "damaging" to South Africa.
Head of Vatican police resigns over 'highly damaging' memo leak
Domenico Giani had "no responsibility" for the leak but resigned out of "love", the Holy See said.
US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning
Tariffs on $156bn of Chinese goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not finalised by December, Steve Mnuchin says.
Moratorium Day: The day that millions of Americans marched
On 15 October 1969, millions of people in the US marched to call for an end to the Vietnam War.
Turkey-Syria offensive: Syrian army heads north after Kurdish deal
President Assad's forces move towards border towns after reaching a deal with Kurdish forces.
Pro-Trump massacre video prompts media condemnation
The clip shows a Trump figure shooting others tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN.
Trump's pullback of US troops reshapes Syrian war
The Americans' departure is a victory for Syria, Russia and Iran, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
Gulf tanker attacks: Iran releases photos of 'attacked' ship
Tehran says the photos are evidence that an Iranian-flagged tanker was attacked last week.
China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door'
Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns.
Typhoon Hagibis: Satellites show Japan rivers in flood
Satellite images show extent of flooding as Japanese rivers burst their banks.
Nobel economics prize winner: I want to inspire women
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win.
Budapest election: Hungary's Orban in shock defeat
The poll represents the first electoral blow to the nationalist prime minister in nearly a decade.
Euro 2020: Uefa probes Turkey footballers' military salute
Players salute their nation's troops fighting in Syria during an international match with Albania.
K-pop star Sulli found dead aged 25
The former f(x) band member was found dead by her manager
Australia town scales up search for stray boa constrictor
"This thing would take a full-sized kangaroo mate, no problem," a local snake catcher says.
Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India
Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her.
Catalonia leaders jailed for sedition by Spanish court
Nine politicians and activists get up to 13 years for their role in the 2017 independence referendum.
Kashmir conflict: Mobile services restored after 72 days
After 72 days, millions of mobiles have once again become operational in the region.
David Eastman: Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout
David Eastman was acquitted last year of killing one of Australia's most senior police officers.
Ecuador repeals law ending fuel subsidies in deal to stop protests
An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders.
Cooking gas cylinder blast kills 10 in India
The blast took place in a two-storey home in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades
The typhoon - the worst to hit the country in decades - has left at least 37 dead, with 20 missing.
Canadian PM Trudeau shrugs off security threat
The prime minister appeared at a rally in a bulletproof vest and surrounded by uniformed officers.
Poland election: Governing party claims victory after exit poll
The conservative nationalist Law and Justice party is on course for a majority, an exit poll predicts.
East Germany 1989: People power activists who toppled a state
A giant anti-communist protest in Leipzig in October 1989 doomed the East German state.
Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai
Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago.
After years searching, I found my sister next door
Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.
The British girl who went to meet her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row."
Sexual violence in South Africa: 'Our cops are supposed to protect us'
Norma Ka Mbele tells her story, amid protests over high rates of sexual violence in South Africa.
The hungry 26-year-old who set up a £100m food firm
When Timo Boldt realised he wanted to get meal kits delivered, he decided to set up his own firm.
The pink dolphins giving people their lives back
A physiotherapist working with wild dolphins in the Amazon river has helped more than 600 children.
Scorsese: 'We went to Netflix because Hollywood didn't want us'
"We could not get any financing from the Hollywood studios", the legendary director says.
Turkey-Syria offensive: Kurds reach deal with Syrian army
Syrian government forces will be deployed along Syria's northern border to halt Turkey's assault.
Hong Kong protests: President Xi warns of 'crushed bodies'
China's president says trying to divide China will end in "crushed bodies" in a warning to Hong Kong.
Tunisia election: Nabil Karoui and Kais Saied vie for presidency
Tunisians are choosing between a flamboyant media mogul, and a law professor nicknamed "the robot".
Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's marathon record
Brigid Kosgei claims a new women's marathon world record in Chicago, beating the time set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003.
Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks
The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump.
Coco Gauff wins first WTA title beating Jelena Ostapenko in Linz Open final
Coco Gauff wins her first WTA title by beating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the Linz Open final.
Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning two more golds on Sunday to reach 25 medals overall.
Black woman shot dead by Texas police through bedroom window
Atatiana Jefferson was shot through a window after a neighbour asked police to check on her welfare.
Typhoon Hagibis: Rescuers deployed in wake of deadly storm
Troops and rescue workers are battling flooding and landslides after the strongest storm to hit Japan in 60 years.
Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium: What's it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football stadium?
It's so remote you can only get there by cable car but what is it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football pitch?
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys military rescuers as deadly storm hits
At least 18 people died after one of the strongest storms in years hit central Japan.
British orphans found trapped in Syria IS camp
The BBC discovered three children from the same family stranded after their parents died in the fighting with Islamic State.
Thomas Cook collapse a big threat to Spain's tourist industry
The sudden demise of Thomas Cook has left the tour industry and its staff in limbo in Spain.
Turkey Syria offensive: Guarding IS prisons no longer a priority, say Kurds
Kurdish forces under attack from Turkey in Syria say they need to focus on protecting their cities.
Jody Wilson-Raybould: The woman who fought Justin Trudeau
The former attorney general was booted from her party, but is now seeking to re-enter parliament.
General Motors strike: 'We've got to fight for what's right'
Four weeks into the car giant's strike, workers are losing money but say they will continue to protest.
Angelina Jolie: Strong women are 'shaped by men around them'
Angelina Jolie champions the role men can play in shaping the personalities of young girls.
Microplastics: Seeking the 'plastic score' of the food on our plates
Microplastics are everywhere, but how worried should we be? Scientists are on a mission to find out more.
Saudi Arabia tourism: So what is there to see?
The BBC's Frank Gardner, a visitor to the kingdom for decades, shares his tips for places to see.
Thai elephant deaths: Do elephants risk their lives to save each other?
A tragedy in Thailand has pulled on our heartstrings, and can help us learn about elephant empathy.
Seeking a music star in Rwanda... and finding one
For record producers, finding new musicians is a constant quest but for this couple, the hunt took them far.
'I take out anger and sadness through art'
Amina Art Ansari, whose paintings hang in Windsor Castle, has set up an art studio in Islamabad where she uses art therapy to help her students.
Ecuador protests: President imposes curfew amid worsening violence
President Moreno vows to restore order just hours after protest leaders agree to talks.
California becomes first US state to ban animal fur products
From 2023, residents cannot manufacture or sell items made from animal fur.
Typhoon Hagibis: Two feared dead in Japanese storm
Two people are thought to have died and dozens have been injured as Typoon Hagibis hits Japan.
Burkina Faso mosque attack kills 15 worshippers
The attack prompted many people to flee the northern village of Salmossi.
Turkey Syria offensive: Fierce battle rages in Ras al-Ain
Turkish forces say they have seized Ras al-Ain as they press the offensive against Kurdish forces.
Parachutist hits lamp-post on Spain's national day in Madrid
Luis Fernando Pozo was not badly hurt and later met the royal family.
Neighbours creator Reg Watson dies aged 93
Former stars of the popular soap opera pay tribute to "a legend" and a "pioneer of drama".
India's Narendra Modi's litter picking 'plog' on beach
The Indian Prime Minister launched a 'clean India' campaign in 2014.
Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds
Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, beating the mark by 20 seconds.
Robert Forster: Jackie Brown star dies aged 78
The Oscar-nominated actor died of brain cancer in Los Angeles on Friday.
Turkey Syria offensive: US builds pressure to halt incursion against Kurds
Washington warns of sanctions unless the advance into Syria stops, but Ankara vows to press on.
Hanoi Train Street: 'I think my home is very special'
Authorities have shut down cafes and banned crowds at one of the city's most popular tourist spots.
Kevin McAleenan: US Homeland Security chief steps down
Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies.
The week in pictures
A selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
Haiti unrest: Protesters forced back from president's home
The death of a prominent journalist inflames violent protests calling on Jovenel Moïse to resign.
Tacko Fall: The tallest man in the NBA
The 7ft 5in Senegalese rookie only started playing basketball six years ago.
Why I went public about being raped, 67 years later
A prominent Ghanaian journalist writes about being sexually abused when she was just seven years old.
Amazon fires: What's the latest in Brazil?
The fires in the Amazon have been dampened - but it's not the only area under threat.
Paris killings: Terror at heart of police HQ jolts France
The murder of four people is being seen as the worst assault in France since the Paris attacks of 2015.
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