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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement bbc.in/4jz5sJH

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement

The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

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Former US President Barack Obama has taken a swipe at President Donald Trump's White House renovations, as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. Read more: bbc.in/4kdQCIO
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Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son bbc.in/4zMr3mI

Brazil election: Voters to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son

Fl谩vio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

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From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa bbc.in/4yJT0ea

Donegal: Brown bears adjusting to new life in Irish countryside

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

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The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future bbc.in/4z9oQli

The row over military service that could shape Israel's future

The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

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Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap? bbc.in/4kfCKxC

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?

Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

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A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea? bbc.in/4zP9VfY

Bukangi: Will the shark leave the Busan canal and make it back to sea?

More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.

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Obama hits campaign trail to stump for Democrats as midterm election nears bbc.in/4sppqJ9

Obama hits campaign trail to stump for Democrats as midterm election approaches

Both Barack Obama and Donald Trump are hitting the campaign trail to stump for their party's candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.

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Clashes erupt in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France bbc.in/4jyPz62

Clashes erupt in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France

Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting during renewed protests over the cost of living and school conditions.

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Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say bbc.in/4ie4rpv

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

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Storm Boelo brings disruption with the full force still to come bbc.in/4BgYL5k

Storm Boelo brings disruption with the full force still to come

The more severe amber alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until Sunday morning.

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Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath rollercoaster following death bbc.in/4ibt58Q

Six Flags adding seat belts to some rollercoasters following death

The CEO of the amusement park chain said the company is evaluating its safety procedures at all of its 34 locations, including adding seat belts to some rides.

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Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing diagnosis bbc.in/4ePP1VY

Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after diagnosis

The ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, with whom she shares five children, announced in May that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits bbc.in/3W5Zrui

Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

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Britain's posh schools are heading to India for students and profits bbc.in/47CbX7s

Harrow, Bedford: Posh British schools flock to India amid China worries and pressures at home

Half a dozen elite British schools are chasing growth in India amid a boom in its wealthy population.

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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya bbc.in/4BGJ5c3

Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya

She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race bbc.in/4jxVVCG

Brazil election: How a changing working class is reshaping the presidential race

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

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Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea bbc.in/4skUTw2

British woman dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in the Bahamas

The Royal Bahamas Police Force says officers have launched an investigation into the woman's death.

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Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital bbc.in/4yIUvJA

Seven missing after tall building collapses in Kenya's capital

Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.

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Three released without charge after fatal arson attack bbc.in/4yJel7t

Three released without charge after fatal Waterford arson attack

Three people - two women and one man - have been released, and one person remains in custody, garda铆 say.

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