Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters
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Today's Headlines June 20
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Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters
Protesters are calling for the extradition bill, which has been suspended, to be completely shelved.
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US drone: Trump says Iran made a 'very bad mistake'
The US president says Iran made a "big mistake", but found hard to believe it was intentional.
Georgia protests: Thousands storm parliament over Russian MP's speech
Nearly 70 are injured after protesters try to storm Georgia’s parliament over the appearance of a Russian MP.
Inside Italy's war over vaccines
Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.
EU leaders fail to agree top job candidates in Brussels talks
There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.
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Sport
Women's World Cup: Favourites USA beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F
Defending champions and tournament favourites the USA top Group F with a 100% record by beating Sweden 2-0 to set up a last 16 meeting with Spain.
Cricket World Cup: David Warner hits 166 as Australia beat Bangladesh
David Warner scores the biggest score of the World Cup so far as Australia go top of the group table.
Women's World Cup: Cameroon score injury-time winner against New Zealand to set up England tie
Ajara Nchout scores two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, where they will face England.
Top Videos
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Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?
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MH17 crash: Putin says Russia 'absolutely disagrees' with evidence
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Inside Italy's war over vaccines
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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future
Magazine
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Cumbria coal mine: a well-paid job that's bad for the planet
Reopening of a coal mine in Cumbria will create around 500 well-paid jobs, but with an inevitable environmental impact will people jump at the opportunity?
Business
Carney gives Facebook currency cautious welcome
Bank of England gives Facebook currency cautious welcome as it looks to the future of money.
Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals
Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness".
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Technology
Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals
Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness".
Government error delays online pornography age-check scheme
A scheme hoping to stop under-18s stumbling across adult content was due to come into force in July.
Capital
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Why are people drinking 'raw water'?
Unpicking the trend for seeking out un-purified, untreated water
 
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Why this coffee costs $75
The prized strain of java fetched a record-breaking $803 per pound last year
Culture
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Banned: The songs too much for the BBC
Strangest reasons the BBC banned songs
 
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The ultimate painter of war?
Beyond Guernica, Picasso created some of the most striking artworks of conflict
Earth
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'Chimpanzees are just like us'
What can we learn from how chimps behave?
 
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
Future
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How your looks shape your personality
Certain physical traits may make you a more outgoing, or aggressive, person
 
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Apollo's 400,000 hidden helpers
Hundreds of thousands toiled to put a handful on the Moon
Travel
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Where gay pride began
Fifty years ago, this fiery riot birthed the gay rights movement
 
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An invention that saved a million ships
It’s a monument to history and maritime engineering
 
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