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Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix
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From Nollywood to Netflix: Genevieve Nnaji's rise
Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.
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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.
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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump
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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump
The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.
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General election 2019: Politicians risk heckles in rain-soaked campaign
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UK politicians risk hecklers in rain-soaked campaign
Week Two on the election trail and Rob Watson is looking for the campaign to burst into life.
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Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'
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'We bring all the Igbos in Liverpool together'
Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.
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Meet Mani Love - the basketball player who's 4ft 5in tall
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'Basketball's about heart not height'
Mani Love is the shortest person to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in New York and is visiting school's in the West Midlands.
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We're a work in progress, says Scotland boss Clarke after nervy win in Cyprus
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Cyprus 1-2 Scotland: Steve Clarke says side are a 'work in progress'
Scotland are still a "work in progress" after securing a 2-1 Euro 2020 qualification win in Cyprus, says manager Steve Clarke.
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Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana
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Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana
The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.
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Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote
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Sri Lanka wartime defence chief wins presidency
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is declared the winner in a poll that has split the country along ethnic lines.
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Buttler hits ton but England held to draw by New Zealand A
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England in New Zealand: Jos Buttler hits century as tourists draw final warm-up
Jos Buttler hits a century but England have to settle for a draw in their final warm-up match against New Zealand A in Whangarei.
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Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn
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Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn
The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's powerful new president
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Who is Sri Lanka's controversial new president?
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a controversial figure in Sri Lanka credited for ending the prolonged civil war.
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Hamilton v Verstappen and all you need to know about Brazil Grand Prix
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Brazilian GP Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen: All you need to know
A battle between the best of the older generation and the the strongest of the new one is one to anticipate with relish.
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Ronaldo approaches 100 Portugal goals - can you name these countries' top scorers?
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Cristiano Ronaldo close to 100 Portugal goals: How many top international scorers can you name?
As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches 100 international goals, can you name the all-time leading scorers for each of these 20 countries?
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Australia bowler Pattinson suspended for Pakistan Test after making abusive comment
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Australia v Pakistan: Bowler James Pattinson suspended for first Test
Australia captain Tim Paine says bowler James Pattinson has "let himself down" after being found guilty of his third code of conduct breach of 2019.
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Iran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns 'hooligan' protesters
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Iran leader throws weight behind fuel price rise
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "hooligans" and counter-revolutionaries for days of violent protests.
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Trump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam
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Trump's health 'very good' after unscheduled tests
The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy".
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Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow
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Hong Kong: Protesters and police in fiery stand-off at university
Police warned protesters that they could use live bullets if violence against officers continued.
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Prince Andrew 'bulldozed' his way into BBC Newsnight interview
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Prince Andrew stands by 'car-crash' interview
People close to him say he addressed his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "head-on".
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Fleetwood second in Race to Dubai after Sun City play-off victory
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Tommy Fleetwood wins Nedbank Golf Challenge in play-off
England's Tommy Fleetwood beat Swede Marcus Kinhult at the first play-off hole to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
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Sri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country
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Sri Lanka unity a daunting task after election
Minorities fearful as controversial ex-defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is elected president.