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Trump ‘very angry' with Putin over Ukraine

President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is...

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The Global Story: Pronatalism - Make America procreate again?

Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic...

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Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600

The search for survivors continues in Myanmar as the number of deaths rises to more than 1600. The UN...

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The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving...

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Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144

Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake...

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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

Myanmar's military rulers urge people to donate blood and medical supplies. The tremors reached as far...

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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine

European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep sanctions against...

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Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead. Also, Trump...

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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full

The White House reacts furiously after The Atlantic magazine published all messages about Yemen airstrikes...

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Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF

Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces, marking its latest territorial...

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Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak

Donald Trump says the White House will "look into" the use of messaging app Signal after a journalist,...

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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur

Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on market in Darfur region. Also: Turkish...

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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues

Unrest began last Wednesday in Turkey when Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained on corruption...

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Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days

More than 1,000 people have been detained in Turkey during 5 days of protests about the arrest of President...

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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed

Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charges, continued...

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The Global Story: Maradona and the trial transfixing Argentina

Half a decade after he died, Diego Maradona's medical team are facing trial in Buenos Aires, as the...

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Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in cities in Turkey and clash with riot police as the...

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The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life better, and everyone...

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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since the arrest...

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Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos

Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station. Also: Sudan's army recaptures presidential...

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Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education

President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education. Also: the...

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Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive

Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip,...

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Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest

Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem ?mamo?lu. Thousands of people...

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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was agreed. Also:...

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