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LIVE -- Japan earthquake deaths rise to 13 as rescuers race to find people trapped in mall -- The quake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan on Tuesday afternoon local time.

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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise -- Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

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In pictures: Buildings damaged after powerful earthquake hits south-west Japan -- A popular shopping mall in Kashima has partly collapsed, while businesses and homes across Kumamoto prefecture are damaged.

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Japan earthquake: What we know so far -- Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

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Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry -- It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

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Cynthia Erivo and Damson Idris among stars in Children of Blood and Bone trailer - Author Tomi Adeyemi has distanced herself from the blockbuster film based on her novel of the same name. 12 hrs ago

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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

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Uefa and UK PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

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Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

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Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

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'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires -- Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse -- People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

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The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback -- The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

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The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

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Watch: Trump delivers eulogy honouring Lindsey Graham

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Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall

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Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?

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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for -- Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

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French patrol boat heard firing shots during BBC interview with UK MP -- Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

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'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims -- Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

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Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

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How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

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My 10-day headache was terminal brain cancer

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Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

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Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you

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Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement

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Trump defends tariffs in hard-hit Michigan as Canada tax hike looms

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Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy -- Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

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Barcola agrees Liverpool move - Wednesday's gossip -- PSG's Bradley Barcola verbally agrees to join Liverpool but clubs apart on valuation, Real Madrid have no plans to sell Vinicius Jr, Everton want around £70m for Iliman Ndiaye, plus more.

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Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow -- Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

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Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power? -- Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?

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Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers -- Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.

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West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers -- Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.

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