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BBC News - Top Stories

Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus -- A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port. -- Europe

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The US-Canada trade war in 5 charts

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'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope

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LIVE - Nepal intensifying efforts to free hundreds believed trapped in hydropower tunnels - Teams are working around the clock to free the trapped workers, with India and China deploying experts to assist in the operation.

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Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

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Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

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WhatsApp group chat used to send millions in cash, funding crime and extremism

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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year

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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

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The US-Canada trade war in 5 charts - The US and Canada appear no closer to resolving their trade war - so how has it affected both countries, and what could come next?

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I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby -- Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.

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How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works -- We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.

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Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan -- The number of UK citizens travelling to Japan has surged in recent years - with many young people citing social media as a key driving factor.

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What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods -- Hundreds have died and thousands are missing after Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

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I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year -- The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.

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Watch: Hikers airlifted to safety after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon

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Watch: 'He's losing it' - Americans react to Lake Ontario name change

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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border

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Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud

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China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border

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At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot -- An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.

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Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says -- The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.

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Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech -- Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

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Two missing as French trawler sinks in Channel -- Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say. -- England

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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil -- Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy. -- World

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Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK -- The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). -- US & Canada

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15 hikers feared missing after 'terrifying' flash flooding hits Grand Canyon

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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

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Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

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Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US

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They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

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Survivalist dropped into Arctic Circle alone with just 10 tools for TV show

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Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC

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Piers Morgan helps groom get helicopter to Lord's

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A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard -- For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone. -- Man Utd

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How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings -- How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

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World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title -- At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.

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Bellingham scores as Mourinho's Real win again - Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe score as Real Madrid extend Jose Mourinho's winning start.

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GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten -- British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.

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'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form -- England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".

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'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings -- Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.

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