Trump backs down on migrant family separations policy
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Trump backs down on migrant family separations policy
The order seeks to keep migrant families together, but does not deal with children already separated.
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Migrant children: Former migrant shelter worker on why he quit
Former US youth migrant shelter worker Antar tells the BBC why he quit his job last week.
Charlottesville organiser plans Washington DC rally
The Charlottesville "Unite the Right" organiser wins approval to hold a rally in Washington DC.
Medecins Sans Frontieres staff 'used local prostitutes'
Female former employees tell the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme the behaviour was widespread.
Algeria turns off internet for high school exams
Both mobile and fixed internet lines were shut off for two hours nationwide during key school tests.
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Sport
World Cup 2018: Spain beat Iran thanks to Diego Costa goal
Spain edge out a gallant Iran in an absorbing contest to ensure they will reach the World Cup knockout stage with a draw in their final group game.
Ronaldo header knocks Morocco out of World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo continues his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knock out Morocco.
Knicks to play Wizards in NBA's 2019 London game
The New York Knicks will play the Washington Wizards at London's O2 Arena as part of next season's NBA Global Games series.
Top Videos
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Trump shoe-smuggle claims: Anything to declare?
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Meet the Kenyan man who writes upside down
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Girl on Fire: Kenya schoolgirl's Alicia Keys cover becomes viral hit
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World Cup 2018: How to party like a Russian
Magazine
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The FBI said I was my parents' stolen baby - but I found the truth
Foundling Paul Fronczak was given to a family whose baby had been stolen - but was he really their son?
Business
EU to launch counter-tariffs against US on Friday
The move comes after President Donald Trump imposed steep duties on steel and aluminium in May.
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca was unable to identify company owners
A leak shows the company at the heart of the scandal couldn't identify owners of most firms involved.
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Technology
Instagram longer videos: How new IGTV feature will work
IGTV allows users to create long-form videos in portrait mode that can be up to an hour long.
'Disastrous' copyright bill vote approved
Critics call it a "dark day" as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law.
Capital
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The nation filled with crypto mines
What happens when cryptocurrency miners take over your town?
 
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Why suppressing anger at work is bad
Putting on a 'happy face' daily - how faking your feelings at work can backfire
Culture
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The wild doodles that become buildings
Moon Hoon is inspired by robots and fast cars
 
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The greatest literary conman ever?
War hero, hoaxer – and author of the 20th Century’s bestselling French novel
Earth
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
 
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
Future
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The people who cannot smile
Not being able to crack a grin can be very isolating
 
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How thinking about death changes us
Even a momentary reminder can transform our personality
Travel
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The woman with an unspeakable name
She’s one of only a few people who can’t speak the national language
 
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Iran's ancient engineering solution
The qanat is as indispensable as it is ingenious
 
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