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The president responds to reports he is considering presidential pardons over alleged Russia collusion. - Philippines Duterte: Martial law extended in Mindanao The president says the controversial measure is necessary to crush Islamist militants on the island. - Syria army announces halt in fighting in parts of Eastern Ghouta A cessation of hostilities is declared in parts of Eastern Ghouta after a Russia-led initiative. - Tour de France 2017: Chris Froome set to clinch fourth yellow jersey Britain's Chris Froome effectively seals his fourth Tour de France win after finishing third on the penultimate stage of the race in Marseille. - John Heard: Home Alone actor dies aged 71 John Heard, who played the father in the Home Alone films, has died aged 71. - Michael Jackson's pet Bubbles sells artwork A gallery is selling works by Bubbles and other primates to raise money for Florida's Centre for Great Apes. - Poland court reforms: Hungary vows 'solidarity' as bill approved Viktor Orban expresses support for Poland as its court reforms are approved, despite EU criticism. - Norway: The country where no salaries are secret In Norway, anyone can find out how much anyone else is paid, and it rarely causes problems, writes Lars Bevanger. - Afghanistan: MSF opens first clinic in Kunduz since US strike The charity opens its first clinic in the Afghan city of Kunduz since the US bombed its hospital. - Justine Damond shooting: Police chief Janee Harteau quits Minneapolis mayor says she lost confidence in the chief after officers killed an Australian woman. - New press chief apologises to Trump The former Wall Street financier said he was sorry for calling Mr Trump a "hack politician" in 2015. - Van Dyke apology: Were there worse UK accents on film? Dick Van Dyke said sorry for his "atrocious" British accent in Mary Poppins, but has there been worse? - Afghanistan: 16 police killed in US friendly-fire air strike The US says it will investigate the incident in Helmand, where 16 policemen were reportedly killed. - Grandad John pockets $2.6m poker win The semi-retired businessman usually plays in £10 entry tournaments in his home casino in Hull. - In pictures: Prince George's first four years From newborn baby to his first day at nursery, the pictures that show how Prince George has grown up. - Donald Trump: Could the US president pardon himself? Some legal experts believe he could, but that would not be the end of his problems. - Bosnia's pupils fight ethnically divided education Meet Bosnia's pupils who are fighting against a deeply divided education system based on religious lines. - Ever played UV football? It's indoor football, but not as you know it. - The week's best news pictures A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. - Can Sir Mo Farah's sack race record be broken? Hold onto your sack - Stephen Wildish is going to try to break the world record. - Reality Check: Is Brexit inevitable? How the law, politics and practicalities could affect the process of the UK leaving the EU. - Jessie Stocks receives thousands of postcards worldwide Jessie Stocks, ill with leukaemia, gets a worldwide response after a social media plea by her mum. - Hidden Victorian reservoir revealed in Nottingham The 160-year-old underground reservoir serves about 150,000 people in Nottingham. - Thailand monks: Wirapol Sukphol case highlights country's Buddhism crisis Thai monk Wirapol Sukphol denies a range of charges but the case points to a wider trend of bad karma. - How OJ Simpson paved the way for Donald Trump His trial, and car chase, paved the way for reality TV, and Donald Trump, writes Nick Bryant. |
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