Special News: May 2018

Thursday 31 May 2018

American Jailed in Venezuela for 2 Years Arrives in US

Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called "this miracle."

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Bitter on Twitter

Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers.

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North Korea’s Kim Meets with South’s Moon for 2nd Time

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday to discuss carrying out the peace commitments they reached in their first summit and Kim’s potential meeting with President Donald Trump, Moon’s office said.

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FOX NEWS: Chinese retail tycoon's fraud conviction thrown out

Chinese retail tycoon's fraud conviction thrown out

China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.

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FOX NEWS: Thai appeals court dismisses case against British activist

Thai appeals court dismisses case against British activist

A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.

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FOX NEWS: China will retaliate against US trade crackdown, Beijing official says

China will retaliate against US trade crackdown, Beijing official says

China reserves the right to retaliate if U.S. trade measures against it violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Chinese commerce ministry said Thursday.

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FOX NEWS: Wife of detained Chinese lawyer barred from travelling

Wife of detained Chinese lawyer barred from travelling

The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.

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FOX NEWS: Russia foreign minister arrives for talks in North Korea

Russia foreign minister arrives for talks in North Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Thursday for talks with senior officials.

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FOX NEWS: Puerto Rico grid 'teetering' despite $3.8 billion repair job

Puerto Rico grid 'teetering' despite $3.8 billion repair job

After months of darkness and stifling heat, Noe Pagan was overjoyed when power-line workers arrived to restore electricity to his home deep in the lush green mountains of western Puerto Rico.

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FOX NEWS: Australian says China uses different tone in private talks

Australian says China uses different tone in private talks

An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.

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FOX NEWS: Senior North Korean official arrives in NYC

Senior North Korean official arrives in NYC

Senior official meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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FOX NEWS: Man shouting 'Allahu akbar' stabs police dog to death, cops say

Man shouting 'Allahu akbar' stabs police dog to death, cops say

A Syrian man was shot in the Netherlands on Wednesday after he allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar” from a balcony and killed a K-9 officer.

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Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border.

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Top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women executives

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women.

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Crackdown on high-interest lending announced by FCA

Rent-to-own sector faces a cap on prices but the regulator rules out an immediate limit on cost of overdrafts.

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Study casts doubt on 'healthy obesity'

Fat but otherwise healthy women are still likelier to have a stroke or heart attack, a study says.

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Tennis star struggles with Yorkshire accent

German Alexander Zverev admired the reporter's accent so much, he even promised to pay a visit to the county if they ever hold a tournament there.

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Muslim group tells Tories to 'remove Islamophobia from party'

The Muslim Council of Britain calls for "racists and bigots" to be removed from the party.

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Deficit for NHS trusts in England double the amount planned

Higher patient demand and staff costs are blamed for a total deficit of £960m for trusts in England.

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Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence.

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Boy, 12, helps father fight anxiety and depression

Stuart Gumm often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house.

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World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited.

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Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate.

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Meghan, Dua Lipa and Davidson on influential women list

Singer Dua Lipa and Supreme Court president Baroness Hale also make Vogue magazine's roll of honour.

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The Papers: 'You only live twice'

Exiled Russian reporter Arkady Babchenko is pictured and his fake death plot likened to a James Bond film.

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News Daily: US-N Korea talks, 'excuses' over female boards, and Meghan on Vogue list

Your morning briefing for 31 May 2018.

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Perfecting the pout: Which city is the UK's lip filler capital?

More searches for lip filling are made in one northern city than anywhere else in Britain, research suggests.

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The beach from The Beach closes

Ko Phi Phi, made famous by Danny Boyle's The Beach, prepares close to tourists to protect its beauty.

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Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful.

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Hay Festival: Bradford schoolgirls' first time review

A group of Bradford pupils visit the Hay Festival for the first time and give their review.

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The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared.

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Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says.

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Why Serena Williams is a real life superhero

The 23-time Grand Slam winner said she felt like a "warrior" at the French Open.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September.

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Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media?

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US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m.

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Twins in school: To separate or not to separate?

Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless".

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What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?

From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision.

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Vaping - the rise in five charts

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise.

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Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world.

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Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border.

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Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

Ukraine says it acted to foil a Russian plot to assassinate journalist Arkady Babchenko.

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Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says.

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Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

Greg Hunt has not responded to that assertion, but apologises for swearing at a town mayor.

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US military renames Pacific Command

It will now be called the US Indo-Pacific Command to mark the growing importance of the Indian Ocean.

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Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence.

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Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire.

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Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat".

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White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide.

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Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US

Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill.

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Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store.

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Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'

A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail.

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Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot".

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The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared.

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Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful.

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Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns.

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North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

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Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September.

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Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder.

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Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers.

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Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup

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Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia.

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Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements.

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Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law.

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Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world.

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How Sweden is preparing for its election to be hacked

Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair?

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The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria.

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Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media?

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FOX NEWS: Lindsay Lohan launches new Lohan Beach House in Greece

Lindsay Lohan launches new Lohan Beach House in Greece

Lindsay Lohan is sticking her name on another nightclub in Greece, with plans already in the works for a third.

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FOX NEWS: Lion Air passengers suffer broken bones and head wounds after man makes false bomb threat

Lion Air passengers suffer broken bones and head wounds after man makes false bomb threat

At least 10 passengers on a flight preparing to take off from Borneo island were injured, most of them with broken bones and head wounds, after panic ensued when a man claimed there was a bomb on board, Indonesian police said Tuesday.

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FOX NEWS: 5 weather-related travel myths most flyers tend to believe

5 weather-related travel myths most flyers tend to believe

We can’t control the weather, but we can learn to deal with it more effectively.

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FOX NEWS: Hello Kitty bullet train to debut in Japan

Hello Kitty bullet train to debut in Japan

All aboard!

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The Strange Failure of the Educated Elite

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Suspect charged in death of Tennessee sheriff's deputy

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Harvey Weinstein indicted by NY grand jury on rape, criminal sexual act charges, DA says

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President Trump signs 'Right to Try' bill into law

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Anti-Kremlin journalist’s death faked to thwart murder plot, officials say

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FOX NEWS: Tucker: American elites bow to China's elderly fascists

Tucker: American elites bow to China's elderly fascists

Tucker: Our elites love to signal how progressive they are. But their liberalism ends at the water's edge. When it comes to China, our greatest rival, American elites bow deeply. When the Chinese say 'jump,' our ruling class has only one question: 'How high?' #Tucker

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FOX NEWS: Dershowitz: My lib friends think I'm a traitor

Dershowitz: My lib friends think I'm a traitor

Harvard professor emeritus - and lifelong Democrat and Clinton supporter - Alan Dershowitz says his friends have turned their backs on him for defending Trump and not believing the Russia collusion theories. #Tucker

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FOX NEWS: Tucker: Roseanne uproar shows libs live in Hypocrisyland

Tucker: Roseanne uproar shows libs live in Hypocrisyland

Tucker: The upside to the Roseanne tweet controversy is the Left is now on the record opposing racism. Attacking people on the basis of their race is immoral, they’re telling us. For now, American liberals are still living in that strange, irony-free world where it’s possible to denounce racism even as you commit it. #Tucker

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FOX NEWS: Napolitano on Gowdy's disputing of Trump's 'spygate' claims

Napolitano on Gowdy's disputing of Trump's 'spygate' claims

Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano says on 'The Story' that it is 'unremarkable' to be discussing the FBI's use of informant.

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FOX NEWS: How could an American high school let misunderstanding and fear triumph over love and freedom at graduation?

How could an American high school let misunderstanding and fear triumph over love and freedom at graduation?

Mere minutes before Sam Blackledge should have given his valedictory address in front of his loved ones and classmates May 19, the principal of West Prairie High School in Sciota, Illinois took him aside.

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Wednesday 30 May 2018

Sartorial spat

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

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Powerful Cyclone Lashes Oman, Yemen; 5 dead, 30 Missing

Cyclone Mekunu blew into the Arabian Peninsula early Saturday, drenching arid Oman and Yemen, cutting off power lines and leaving at least five people dead and more than 30 missing, officials said.

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'It's Just Deeply Wrong, Immoral, Unjust': Secretary of State Pompeo Goes to Bat for Imprisoned American Pastor

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke out this week on behalf of imprisoned American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been behind bars in Turkey for more than 19 months.

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Ireland's Referendum on Abortion Could Be a Major Blow to Pro-Lifers

Exit polls in Ireland project a landslide victory for those seeking to repeal the nation's pro-life Eighth Amendment.

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Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback Believes Pastor Brunson Will Be Released from Turkish Prison

U.S. Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said he believes the North Carolina pastor, Rev. Andrew Brunson will be released from Turkey.

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'Alexa, Who Is God?' Church of England Turns Smart Device into Faith Hub

Users can launch the skill on Alexa by saying "Alexa, open the Church of England."

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Vote to End Ireland's Pro-Life Amendment May Now Be Too Close to Call

Irish voters will decide Friday whether to repeal the nation's pro-life amendment to its constitution. And experts say the race has tightened considerably.

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Will Christianity Be Ditched When Prince Charles Becomes King?

A new report from a leading UK think tank argues that Christianity should be reduced or purged from Prince Charles' future Coronation Ceremony.

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After Chilean Church Suspends Priests, Pope to Host More Chile Abuse Victims

Pope Francis is planning to meet with more victims of Chile’s most notorious predator priest, a sign he isn’t finished hearing about the “system of abuse” that flourished in a parish that produced dozens of priests over the years.

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Legend of Loch Ness Monster Will be Tested with DNA Samples

The stories seem as tall as the lake is deep. For hundreds of years, visitors to Scotland’s Loch Ness have described seeing a monster that some believe lurks in the depths.

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Private Jet From Texas Crashes in Honduras, All Survive

A private jet traveling from Austin, Texas, crashed off the end of the runway of the Honduran capital’s international airport and broke in half Tuesday, but the crew and passengers were rescued and reportedly out of danger.

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FOX NEWS: Palestinians in Lebanon fear US cuts could close UN schools

Palestinians in Lebanon fear US cuts could close UN schools

When the teacher asked the English class how to change a sentence from the active to the passive voice, Sarah's hand shot up from the front row, and as soon as she was called upon she answered correctly.

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FOX NEWS: The Latest: Russian foreign minister to head to North Korea

The Latest: Russian foreign minister to head to North Korea

The Latest on diplomatic efforts focusing on North Korea (all times local): 2:45 p.m. Russia says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to North Korea for talks on Thursday.

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FOX NEWS: PM says Malaysia regrets having to end 4-year hunt for plane

PM says Malaysia regrets having to end 4-year hunt for plane

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia regrets having to end the search for Flight 370 and will consider resuming the hunt if any new information emerges.

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FOX NEWS: Gaza's Hamas rulers say cease-fire reached with Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers say cease-fire reached with Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers say they have agreed to a cease-fire with Israel to end the largest flare-up of violence between the sides since a 2014 war.

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FOX NEWS: Police clear out migrant camp in Paris housing up to 1,500

Police clear out migrant camp in Paris housing up to 1,500

Police are clearing out a makeshift migrant camp holding up to 1,500 people in northeast Paris that had become a focal point in France's immigration debate.

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FOX NEWS: Top NKorean official arrives at Beijing airport on way to NY

Top NKorean official arrives at Beijing airport on way to NY

A top North Korean official has arrived at Beijing's airport on his way to a meeting in New York in hopes of trying to salvage a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump.

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FOX NEWS: Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir

Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir

Pakistani and Indian military officials in a rare move have agreed to avoid artillery exchanges in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, where several soldiers and civilians have died this month.

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FOX NEWS: Guatemalan court halts removal of Swedish ambassador

Guatemalan court halts removal of Swedish ambassador

Guatemala's highest court has halted the government's request that Sweden remove its ambassador.

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FOX NEWS: US will continue to confront China over disputed islands, Mattis says

US will continue to confront China over disputed islands, Mattis says

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to confront China’s increasing militarization of islands in the South China Sea -- despite the U.S. angering Beijing over the weekend by sending two Navy ships to the region.

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Grenfell authorities' response 'badly flawed', report says

Volunteer groups filled a void left by "weak leadership" on behalf of officials, a report finds.

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Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev.

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Caroline Lucas to step down as Green Party co-leader

The Brighton Pavilion MP says the party will remain a "bold alternative" under new leadership.

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Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies.

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Grammar school tests: How do children cope?

Thousands of pupils each year try to get into selective schools, which are set for a £50m expansion.

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Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented.

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Roseanne show dropped after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant".

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Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections.

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Seventeen hurt as Dartford Arriva bus ploughs into cars

Around 25 vehicles were damaged when the Arriva bus left a trail of devastation in Dartford.

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'Ban cartoon characters' on unhealthy food, MPs say

Tony the Tiger and the Milky Bar Kid should no longer be used to promote items to children, MPs say.

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Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says.

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US Poldark superfans travel to Cornwall

Fanatics of the BBC drama have gathered from across the US to visit its Cornwall filming locations.

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Newspaper headlines: 'End of cold call menace', Italy crisis and Serena's catsuit

Plans to fine bosses who "plague" households with sales calls up to £500,000 make the front pages.

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News Daily: Grenfell council criticised, Italy government latest, and Lucas to stand down

Your morning briefing for 30 May 2018.

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Roseanne Barr's five most controversial moments

The US comedian's TV show is axed after a Twitter backlash - but Roseanne Barr has been here before.

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'Working in the NHS, my life-long dream'

Olive Belfield was a young nurse when Britain launched the National Health Service in 1948.

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Expressing psychosis through street dance

Hip-hop dancer Chad Taylor explains how being sectioned transformed his life.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life.

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Serena Williams returns in 'superhero' catsuit

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open.

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Footballers and the meaning behind their tattoos

England star Raheem Sterling is just latest footballer whose tattoo has got people talking.

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film

The musical based on the true story of a 16-year old drag queen will be made into a film.

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Father wants safety checks on glass tables after his shatters

Darren Smith shared the story of his shattered table online and was told of many similar incidents.

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'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink.

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North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

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How many children are 'severely obese'?

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school.

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Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

The show's presenter on why Love Island became such a huge hit for ITV2.

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The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers.

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Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev.

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Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections.

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Italy, Belgium, Jeans: Your Wednesday Briefing

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ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant".

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Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says.

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Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.

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Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993.

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Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters.

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Liege shooting: Two police officers and civilian dead in Belgium

Two female police officers are among the dead in an attack being treated as a terror incident.

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Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network.

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Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment.

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Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64.

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EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions.

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North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

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Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life.

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Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind.

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Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent.

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Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training.

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Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia.

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Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves.

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North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

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The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

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Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield.

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Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes.

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Paris plans to cut pollution

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities?

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FOX NEWS: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Trump critic, resigns to run for Congress

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Trump critic, resigns to run for Congress

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, an anti-Trump Democrat who has held the post in Arizona's capital city for more than six years, stepped down Tuesday to focus on a run for Congress.

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FOX NEWS: California's top campaign watchdog quits week before primary elections

California's top campaign watchdog quits week before primary elections

The chief of California's campaign watchdog agency abruptly quit Tuesday -- just a week before the state's June 5 primaries.

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FOX NEWS: Secretary Pompeo puts religious freedom in the spotlight

Secretary Pompeo puts religious freedom in the spotlight

State Department study berates countries for stifling religious freedom; Rich Edson reports.

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FOX NEWS: President Trump holds raucous rally for Marsha Blackburn

President Trump holds raucous rally for Marsha Blackburn

Republican congresswoman joins 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss running for Tennessee Senate seat with President Trump's endorsement.

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FOX NEWS: Sen. Lee on if Congress can make progress on immigration

Sen. Lee on if Congress can make progress on immigration

Republican senator from Utah weighs in on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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FOX NEWS: Former Trump campaign members on contact with Mueller probe

Former Trump campaign members on contact with Mueller probe

Carter Page, Sam Clovis and Michael Caputo discuss how their lives have been changed by tbeing caught up in the Mueller investigation on 'Hannity.'

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FOX NEWS: Gorka, Bongino praise Trump's fiery Nashville rally

Gorka, Bongino praise Trump's fiery Nashville rally

Fox News national security strategist Sebastian Gorka and NRATV contributor Dan Bongino join 'Hannity' to discuss what is at stake in the midterm elections.

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FOX NEWS: Trump slams Democrats, 'MS-13-lover' Nancy Pelosi in Nashville campaign rally

Trump slams Democrats, 'MS-13-lover' Nancy Pelosi in Nashville campaign rally

President Trump slammed Democratic leaders at a Tennessee rally Tuesday night, labeling former Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat in the running to replace retiring Sen. Bob Corker, as an “absolute total tool of Chuck Schumer and, of course, the MS-13 lover Nancy Pelosi.”

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FOX NEWS: President Trump slams 'MS-13 lover' Nancy Pelosi

President Trump slams 'MS-13 lover' Nancy Pelosi

President Trump blasts the House minority leader as he fires up supporters at the Make America Great Again Rally in Nashville, Tennessee.

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FOX NEWS: California Senate OKs bill raising age to buy rifles, shotguns from 18 to 21

California Senate OKs bill raising age to buy rifles, shotguns from 18 to 21

The state senate in California on Tuesday reportedly voted in favor of legislation that would up the legal purchasing age for rifles and shotguns and would set restrictions on how many long guns could be bought monthly.

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