Trump praises Xi's efforts on N Korea
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Today's Headlines April 27
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Trump praises China's Xi over handling of North Korea
The US president said he believed China's leader was "trying very hard" to end the escalating crisis.
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Macedonia parliament stormed by protesters in Skopje
Fights broke out after an ethnic Albanian was elected as parliamentary speaker.
Venezuela opposition leader denounces 'savage repression'
Henrique Capriles says only early general elections can put an end to the current political crisis.
Arkansas executes Kenneth Williams, fourth man in a week
The ordained Christian minister was put to death despite a plea for mercy from his victim's daughter.
 
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Gold Darth Vader mask goes on sale in Japan
The solid gold head has been valued at $1.4m (£1.1m).
Sport
Fellaini sent off for headbutt in goalless Manchester derby
Marouane Fellaini is sent off for headbutting Sergio Aguero as a disappointing Manchester derby ends goalless at Etihad Stadium.
Klitschko's memory stick 'mind games' won't faze Joshua - report & video
Anthony Joshua calls on Wladimir Klitschko to "stand up to the power" after he is branded just "a puncher" in the run up to their heavyweight bout.
Barton's 18-month ban is 'shortest possible', says FA
The FA says Joey Barton's 18-month suspension from all football activities is "the shortest possible" ban it could have imposed.
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When you drop your drugs... in court
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Can 60-year-olds still run a cool business?
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Russia ramps up its military in the Arctic
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Wives wanted in the Faroe Islands
There's a shortage of women in the Faroe Islands. So men are increasingly seeking wives from Thailand and the Philippines.
Business
TED 2017: UK 'Iron Man' demonstrates flying suit
British inventor says the project is just a bit of fun and safer than a motorbike.
Passenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement
Dr David Dao will be paid an undisclosed sum after being violently dragged off a United flight.
 
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Technology
TED 2017: UK 'Iron Man' demonstrates flying suit
British inventor says the project is just a bit of fun and safer than a motorbike.
BBC exposes flaws in 'world's most secure' email service
Security experts find several flaws that challenge Nomx's claims it gives users 'absolute security'.
Capital
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Why talking to yourself makes sense
A London dentist’s business was failing until he had a few words with himself
 
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Do you have a work rival?
You could have an adversary and not even know it
Culture
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Can Guardians Vol 2 match the original?
Critic Caryn James on the sequel to Marvel’s cosmic smash
 
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Scenes from real life that aren’t real
Why you’ve got Vermeer’s paintings all wrong
Earth
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Fish do not forget things in seconds
In fact they are surprisingly intelligent
 
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The animals that survive being eaten
They can journey through other creatures' guts without dying
Future
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The people cursed to never feel pain
One tiny change in a gene is all it takes
 
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Why Hong Kong is overflowing with waste
By 2020, the city’s landfill sites will be full to bursting. What can be done?
Travel
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The olive oil worth a small fortune
‘We give the oil as a gift but we charge for emotions, feelings and culture’
 
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BBC Travel author brief
What is BBC Travel?
 
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