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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike
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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike
The rise comes despite concerns the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.
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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.
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Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order
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Peru in turmoil after president dissolves Congress
Opposition lawmakers say the move is a coup d'etat while the president has called for new elections.
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Is red meat back on the menu?
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Is red meat back on the menu?
A controversial study says the evidence of health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it.
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Olivia Newton-John speaks about living with cancer
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Olivia Newton-John speaks about living with cancer
The singer and actress is battling breast cancer for the third time, after being told it's stage four.
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The children in prison for stealing vanilla
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The children in prison for stealing vanilla
Children are waiting up to three years for a trial when accused of stealing vanilla in Madagascar.
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Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations
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Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations
It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland.
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Japan's last pagers beep for the final time
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Japan's last pagers beep for the final time
At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained.
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Komodo: Tourists must pay $1,000 to enter 'Dragon Island'
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Komodo: Tourists must pay $1,000 to enter 'Dragon Island'
Entry to the Indonesian island was $10, but authorities want to restrict the number of visitors.
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Alphonso Davies: From refugee to Bayern starlet
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From refugee to teenage Bayern star
Ninteeen-year-old Canada international Alphonso Davies tells Football Focus about his journey from Ghanaian refugee to Bayern Munich.
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Alberto Salazar: The inside story of Nike Oregon Project founder's downfall
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Alberto Salazar: The inside story of Nike Oregon Project founder's downfall
Panorama journalist Mark Daly recounts how he first started looking into Alberto Salazar and takes us through each step of the six-year investigation.
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Murray to face fellow Briton Norrie after first-round win at China Open
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Andy Murray beats Matteo Berrettini at China Open
Andy Murray impressively beat Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (9-7) at the China Open to set up a second round tie against fellow Briton Cameron Norrie.
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Spying scandal forces out Credit Suisse executive
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Spying scandal forces out Credit Suisse executive
Private detectives were hired to track the Swiss bank's former head of wealth management.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson rejects leaks over Irish border plan
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Johnson: Irish customs checks will be 'reality'
But the PM rejects reports there could be a series of customs posts set five or 10 miles back.
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Morgan, Gayle, Smith and more - leading names sign up for The Hundred
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The Hundred: Eoin Morgan, Chris Gayle & Steve Smith available for main draft
Leading internationals including Eoin Morgan, Chris Gayle and Steve Smith make themselves available for The Hundred next summer.
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Jerry Seinfeld wins copyright lawsuit over Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
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Jerry Seinfeld wins copyright lawsuit over Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
A former colleague claims he came up with the original idea for Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
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Michaela DePrince fought to wear ballet tights that match her own skin colour.
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'Because I'm brown, I should not wear pink tights'
Michaela DePrince has experienced many challenges as one of the only black ballet dancers, but has never given up. She has fought for change and is paving the way for more young black girls and boys to follow in her footsteps.
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China anniversary: Clashes as Hong Kong protesters defy police ban
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China anniversary: Hong Kong protester shot by live round
Police hit a protester in the chest, in the first live round shooting in months of unrest.
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Meghan calls for gender equality in SA universities
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Meghan speaks about tackling gender-based violence in South Africa
The Duchess of Sussex says that South Africa is in a "crisis state" when it comes to gender-based violence.
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Babies in the womb have lizard-like hand muscles
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Babies in the womb have lizard-like hand muscles
They are 250-million-year-old "evolutionary remnants" most lose before birth, scientists say.