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Russia puts a smile on Kim Jong-un's face

A photo of the North Korean leader meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has come under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JozQ8P

Italians shocked by man's selfie after train accident in Piacenza

When a Canadian woman was hit by a train, a man captured the scene with his smartphone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HjlEsG

'Remarkable' therapy beats terminal breast cancer

Judy Perkins had been given three months to live, but two years later there is no sign of cancer in her body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xGYHAh

Bill Clinton: 'Monica Lewinsky affair was dealt with correctly'

Bill Clinton says he would not respond differently today to news of his affair with his former intern. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sC0gcV

Salah tackle turns up in Syrian law school exam

Exam question asks students to explain why Sergio Ramos cannot face prosecution for his contentious challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kOazqY

Texas woman shot her husband for 'beating the family cat'

The Texan woman has been charged with murder after the dispute at their family home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kLApvx

US Supreme Court backs Colorado baker's gay wedding cake snub

The court rules in favour of a Christian baker who refused a Colorado couple's request for a wedding cake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kO03zC

Trump: I have 'absolute right' to pardon myself

The president echoes the argument of his lawyers in a memo to the Russia inquiry investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sDNHh7

Apple Watch use at lights leads to fine for student

The student was convicted after being distracted using the smartwatch while driving from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNnQQz

Top Macron aide Alexis Kohler faces French corruption inquiry

France's financial prosecutor probes Alexis Kohler's possible conflict of interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgYtSj

New Zealand sex work activist Catherine Healy made a dame

Catherine Healy, who led a successful campaign to decriminalise sex work, is honoured by the Queen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2swGwYQ

Tunisia footballer 'fakes injury' to break Ramadan fast

Teammates feasted on dates as their goalkeeper lay on the ground in two World Cup warm-up matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LZW9Qy

Japan's finance minister returns salary over land scandal

The finance minister says he will not step down over a land scandal that has plagued the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNIeRe

Facebook protests NYT's privacy breach claim

The social network says that data-sharing deals with smartphone-makers were in users' interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sw72l7

Jordan PM quits after austerity protests

Jordan's Prime Minister Hani Mulki resigns after several days of protests against tax rises and austerity measures from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNIvE8

FBI agent accidentally shoots customer in leg during backflip move

An off-duty agent was filmed going to pick up his gun after it fell out of its holster - accidentally shooting a customer in the process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhRQ2c

India's 'dancing uncle' who shot to viral fame

A video of a professor's Bollywood dance moves has gone viral, making him an overnight sensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LYUpY6

GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker

The crash happened in heavy traffic and left a biker with neck and shoulder injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2suRNck

West Ham manager Pellegrini 'mugged at gunpoint' in Chile

Manuel Pellegrini and his wife were targeted on their way to a restaurant in Santiago, Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9wuaz

New Zealand hire bike found down volcano crater

Operators in Auckland have a job on their hands to get their bicycle back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xCQcGs

German anger over AfD chief's 'Nazi era just bird poo' remark

The far-right AfD leader is accused of trivialising Nazi atrocities after calling the era "bird poo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xHVdNS

Does Jurassic Park make scientific sense?

How were the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park created, and what have we learned about them since? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hjk9dU

Richard Grenell, US envoy to Germany, wants to 'empower' Europe's right

One Democratic senator described the new US ambassador to Germany's comments as "awful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LiG7QM

Airlines slash profit forecast over rising costs

The industry's trade body, IATA, cuts its 2018 forecast for airline profits amid rising fuel and labour costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kIBX9A

Why Bill Clinton has written a thriller novel with James Patterson

The former US president has co-written a novel with author James Patterson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HhAIqJ

Philippine President Duterte condemned for kissing overseas worker

Philippine President Duterte draws sharp criticism after kissing a Filipina worker on stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JtGbzV

San Diego marathon: 'Active shooter arrested'

The suspect, reportedly a woman, allegedly fired shots near the finishing line of a marathon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcR0Df

Dancing FBI agent drops gun during backflip and shoots man in leg

The off-duty agent pulled a crowd on a Denver dance floor but his finale almost ended in disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5QY3L

Slovenia election: Anti-immigrant SDS party leads - exit poll

The SDS has double the vote of the next party, an exit poll suggests, but a coalition will be tough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ste7Dd

Soyuz space capsule brings ISS crew back after five month mission

Pictures from the steppes of Kazakhstan as a Soyuz capsule brings three crew members back from the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Juayq9

Trump 'could pardon himself over Russia but won't', says Giuliani

His lawyer says he "probably" has the power to pardon himself in the Russia collusion investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPEbP

Tunisia boat capsizes killing dozens of migrants

At least 35 people drowned in the incident off the southern coast of Tunisia, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srfAd4

'Shooting incident' at Berlin Cathedral

Armed police cordon off Berlin Cathedral after an officer reportedly shot a man at the building on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAcIj7

Italy migrants: Matteo Salvini calls for end to Sicily 'refugee camp'

Italy's new interior minister pushes his tough line on immigration on a visit to southern ports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sCQabN

Nigeria: Dozens killed by cattle thieves in Zamfara state

Cattle-related violence is now said to have killed more people than the country's Boko Haram conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kJynMo

Syria's President Assad 'to visit North Korea'

The trip would be the first time Kim Jong-un has hosted a head of state, but no date is set. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HhzRGp

Tanzanian conjoined twins Maria and Consolata die aged 22

Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti were well-known in the country and their deaths have caused sadness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kM0c70

China warns US sanctions will void trade talks

State news agency Xinhua says trade talks with the US will be void if Washington introduces sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jb8b80

Crafty crayfish removes own claw to escape China hotpot

A video captures the moment a brave crustacean escapes a boiling pot at a restaurant in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeEe7b

Whale that died off Thailand had eaten 80 plastic bags

The pilot whale vomited five of them as Thai conservation officials tried in vain to save it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7zEHI

Gaza violence: Thousands attend funeral for Palestinian medic

Israel says it will investigate after volunteer medic Razan al-Najar was shot dead during protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kGuQP4

South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks 'irresponsible' US comments

Beijing says it has the right to deploy "on its own territory" after US accusations of intimidation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spaZs0

Australia alert after ship loses 83 containers

Sanitary products, surgical masks and nappies begin washing up on beaches north of Sydney. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9H650

Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term with vow to fight terrorism

The Egyptian president's second term comes after a landslide win and amid a crackdown on opponents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kJSRow

Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain's new prime minister

Pedro Sánchez takes the oath with Spain's King Felipe VI after the ousting of Mariano Rajoy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAIdcD

Kashmir unrest as protester run over by police dies

Anti-India protests flare at the funeral of a man run over by police in the summer capital Srinagar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAcZmh

Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfAfb3

Buffalo Wild Wings apologises over 'awful' tweets in targeted hacking

Restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings apologises for 'awful' posts after its Twitter account is hacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdooJN

Top North Korean official arrives at White House

The most senior North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years is delivering a letter from Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svZiik

World Cup 2018: Nigeria kit sells out after three million pre-orders

Nigeria's World Cup kit sells out on its first day of release, as three million people pre-order the replica shirt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2ttIZ

Michael Rotondo, evicted New York son, moves out after Lego row

Michael Rotondo flies the nest before a court deadline, after calling New York police on his dad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgnpJN

US school official convicted for shooting teen over drugs

The official faces up to 26 years in jail for nearly killing a student he recruited to sell marijuana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snQbB2

US jobless rate falls to 18-year low

The US unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in May as the economy added more jobs than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J6U9V7

Vogue Arabia defends Saudi princess cover

It has been accused of bad judgment and ignoring a crackdown on Saudi women's rights activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqaMod

Italy populists in power: What now?

The anti-establishment Five Star and right-wing League are sworn in - but what are their policies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LS8vu7

Kenyan officials to take polygraph tests to tackle corruption

President Uhuru Kenyatta says it will determine employee "integrity", after a number of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xADJ60

Uganda to build 'Idi Amin museum' to attract tourists

The East African nation cannot run away from its bloody history, the tourism board chief says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xxN1j9

Trump: Samantha Bee should be fired for Ivanka insult

He appeared to suggest that it was unfair Samantha Bee has not lost her show like Roseanne Barr. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ldb1dv

Trump tariffs: US wants 'free, fair trade'

Reason for Trump's tariff hike according to former White House communications director. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jiatpl

Tramadol emboldens vigilantes to fight Boko Haram

Tramadol is meant to treat severe pain - but in Nigeria it's being used by fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQUYDc

Nicaragua protests: 15 dead and scores injured in latest clashes

More than 90 people have now died in protests sparked by proposed welfare cuts in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xEng0O

Lions, tigers, jaguar escape German zoo

Two lions, two tigers and a jaguar escape from a German zoo, with public warned to stay indoors, police say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOPAk6

Facebook losing out to YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat among US teens

Some 95% own a smartphone and now prefer YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, a study reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xDSgxA

Queer Eye host 'proud' of first transgender makeover

Host Tan France hopes the episode will change opinions about the transgender community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2UsnU

Family of man shot dead by sheriff's deputy awarded $4 damages

The damages are for 'his funeral costs and three children' after he was shot by a US sheriff's deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0Mtrf

Mariano Rajoy: Spanish PM forced out of office

Mariano Rajoy is forced out after his People's Party was implicated in a huge corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xuKne8

Jaelene Hinkle: Defender refused to play for US because of LGBT shirt

Jaelene Hinkle says she refused to play for the US last year because her Christian faith prevented her from wearing a shirt honouring LGBT pride month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H7V0mA

Baba Ramdev: India guru's 'WhatsApp killer' app mocked over flaws

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Kimbho chat app has serious privacy flaws, say cyber security experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOkRU7