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The kingdom says it will take "necessary measures" as it reiterates that Iran is to blame. - Saudi Arabia oil attacks: A look at the damage After attacks against the country's oil infrastructure, the BBC's Frank Gardner surveys the damage. - Labour's deputy urges unity after bid to oust him The party's deputy leader says he was "disappointed" at the party conference motion but calls for unity. - Battle of Arnhem: Mass parachute drop marks WW2 assault A 97-year-old British veteran, who recreated his WW2 jump, says his jump was "thoroughly terrifying". - Meteor lights up parts of Australian sky Video shows the moment the sky above Tasmania and Victoria was lit up by a meteor. - Man drowns during underwater marriage proposal Video shows Steven Weber proposing through the window of a submerged cabin off Tanzania. - Taylor Swift cancels concert amid animal rights criticism Swift had been due to sing at the Melbourne Cup, a move criticised by animal rights activists. - Iranian hostage freed by Somali pirates after four years The freeing of the Iranian sailor means Somali pirates now hold only three remaining captives. - Jennifer Lopez revives dress behind the invention of Google Images Photographs of the singer wearing the gown in 2000 led to the invention of Google Image search. - Paris climate march halted amid clashes between activists and police Authorities feared the family-friendly demonstration would be infiltrated by separate protesters. - Egypt protests: Anti-government chants in Tahrir Square Rare protests have taken place in Egypt, calling for the removal of President Abdul Fattah Sisi. - DR Congo to introduce second Ebola vaccine The second vaccine could provide a protective wall halting the spread of the virus. - Trump dismisses 'ridiculous story' about alleged promise to foreign leader The US president made a "troubling" promise to a foreign leader, an intelligence official alleged. - Discussing pansexuality and non-binary gender identity 20-year-old Robin talks to their mother about coming out as non-binary and changing their name. - The photographer capturing mankind's impact on planet Earth Photographer Edward Burtynsky explains his 40-year quest for striking images of our impact on the planet. - Labour conference: Tom Watson says there's been a 'bad start' Tom Watson makes a call for unity at Labour conference, after a foiled plan to oust him as deputy leader. - How one runner started a group for women of colour Matilda decided to start the Fly Girl Collective after realising she was in the minority at races. - Week in pictures: 14 - 20 September 2019 A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. - Millions attend global climate strike Protesters demand "an end to the age of fossil fuels and climate justice for everyone". - Spotty zebra in Kenya Maasai Mara reserve Meet Tira, a zebra that's been... spotted... in the Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya. It's thought she was born with spots instead of stripes, because of a melanin disorder. - 'I am Justin Trudeau', jokes Sir Lenny Henry The actor and comic pokes fun at the Canadian PM following this week's blackface revelations. - King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery train on Holkham beach The horses are seen galloping along the sand and wading through the waves during training. - Donald Trump hosts Australia PM at the White House Australian PM Scott Morrison is only the second leader to receive a state dinner under President Trump. - Israeli elections: What do the results reveal? Benjamin Netanyahu's political base has fractured, leading to an uncertain future. - Gay in South Korea: 'She said I don't need a son like you' LGBTQ South Koreans face widespread discrimination and activists say the law must change to protect them. |
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