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Prince of Wales investiture: Charles' 50 years in the role

A look at Charles' contribution to the country during his 50 years as the Prince of Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XcPeYR

Ten people killed when private plane crashes into Texas hangar

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Ten people were killed on Sunday when their private turboprop airplane crashed into a hangar during takeoff and burst into flames at the municipal airport in Addison, Texas, outside Dallas, an airport official said. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2FKK5kR

US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FVmo9N

Middlesbrough: Where heroin is cheaper than cigarettes

The true scale of homelessness in the North East is largely hidden from view, according to Shelter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31YPZs4

Wimbledon quiz: Could you be a line judge?

A matter of millimetres and many miles per hour. Can you ensure justice is done and avoid the wrath of the world's elite tennis stars? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300vIke

How lashes became big business

Lash infills are just one of the treatments surging in popularity as the beauty business booms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOrOan

Could you do a video interview for your next job?

Artificial intelligence is likely to play a role in whether you get your next big job interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RQtiSo

Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FIEMCu

Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPAQUN

What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FJcIPc

The children of the devolution look to the future

The BBC's Allan Little sees a change in Scotland after 20 years of having its own parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FDlkXR

How wealthy are you?

Where you live and when you were born play a big part in how much of the UK's wealth you are likely to own. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1EDfD

How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm

A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZXoP2V

Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jd4NL8

Uruguay ex-Mayor, senator likely winners in presidential primaries: exit polls

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Uruguayan primary elections look set to pit a former mayor against a senator in the presidential vote in October, according to early exit polls on Sunday evening in the South American country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XljXrJ

Fresh protests erupt as Hong Kong braces for annual rally to mark handover

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Hundreds of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xm6W1v

Pop divas Christine and the Queens and Janelle Monae dominate Glastonbury's last day

Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Christine and the Queens and Kylie make their mark on the festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1AlVz

Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g

Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Lw9a6L

Syrian state media: Israeli missile strike kills four civilians

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Israeli warplanes fired missiles targeting Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts in an attack that killed at least four civilians, Syrian state media said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YnSTVb

'Every day has been hell' since 'honour killing' of Banaz Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod speaks out about her sister's murder in 2006 and a planned TV drama on the case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jg2G9p

Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FH2gI0

Ten people confirmed killed when small plane crashes into Texas hangar

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All 10 people aboard a small airplane were killed on Sunday when their aircraft crashed into a hangar during takeoff from an airport in Addison, Texas, near Dallas, an airport official said. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2NjLSn8

Anne Choike, Gabriel Rauterberg

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Alexandra Feuer, Joseph Portale

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In Taiwan, Hong Kong immigrants despair over future back home

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Kitty Wong and Adolf Lim are tightening the screws on their future in Taiwan as they make the final touches to a hostel in the southern city of Tainan, that they hope will open its doors to holiday-makers next month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FEfaXm

South Korea's Moon says Trump-Kim handshake at DMZ would be a milestone

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A handshake between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the inter-Korean border would be a "significant milestone" in the process of denuclearizing North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JbMQfY

Venezuelan Navy Captain Accused of Rebellion Dies After Signs of Torture

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By ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IZ6Dk3

Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race

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By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JiD1g7

Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'available' to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles

Andy Murray says he still wants to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams says she is "available". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xmZ4Nn

Trump says both he and North Korea's Kim want to meet at DMZ

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un both want to meet at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas later in the day, raising hopes for an encounter that could jump-start stalled nuclear talks. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NptERa

'Here, I feel free': Mexico City celebrates role as haven for LGBTQ migrants

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Tens of thousands of people paraded through the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to celebrate the capital's growing role as a beacon of tolerance for migrants fleeing persecution for their gender and sexuality in Latin America. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/323Arn8

Motel 6 hotel chain to settle lawsuit over sharing guest lists with ICE

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Motel 6 has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims the budget chain routinely provided guest lists from properties in Arizona to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, court documents showed on Saturday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2XBSHEr

China warns of long road ahead for deal with U.S. after ice-breaking talks

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China and the United States will face a long road before they can reach a deal to end their bitter trade war, with more fights ahead likely, Chinese state media said after the two countries' presidents held ice-breaking talks in Japan. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XGuBbN

Buxton baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XfxPUr

Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XhzlFf

Trump says he and North Korea's Kim had 'good relationship'; hopes to say hello at DMZ visit

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had "a good feeling" and "a good relationship" and he hoped to meet him at the Demilitarized Zone border dividing the two Koreas later on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KQWLuG