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Puerto Rico increases Hurricane Maria death toll to 2,975

The new figure, nearly 50 times the original, raises questions over the US response to the disaster.

Venezuela crisis: Brazil to send army to safeguard border

Brazilian soldiers will be sent to "guarantee law and order" after an influx of Venezuelan migrants.

Scallop war: French and British boats clash in Channel

Boats are damaged and stones thrown as French and British fishermen duel in the English Channel.

Boats collide over scallop fishing

French and British fishing fleets have come to blows over when they can catch scallops.

Teenagers who smoke and drink suffer ill effects by age of 17

Signs of stiffening arteries show up by that age and can lead to heart problems in later life.

Man Utd: Jose Mourinho has club's backing despite defeat by Tottenham

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho still has the club's backing despite the 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham.

Federer cruises into US Open second round

Roger Federer reaches the US Open second round with a routine victory over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka at Flushing Meadows.

Heat forces five US Open retirements on day two

Conditions at the US Open are labelled "dangerous" as five men retire from their first-round matches on Tuesday because of heat-related issues.

Cate Blanchett urges more support for Rohingya Muslims

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The 'Muppets' director on his more adult version of puppetry

Boats collide over scallop fishing

Beg, get arrested, go to court, repeat...

Luke has been arrested 17 times for begging, and jailed twice. He returns to the streets each time - and before long he's arrested again.

Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder.

Aston Martin revs up for London listing

The sports car maker beloved of James Bond could be worth up to £5bn when its shares start trading.

Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator

Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld.

Printed 3D-gun blueprints back online

The firm Defense Distributed defy a court ban on downloadable guns by selling them to select states.

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