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Addressing thousands of supporters in Florida, the president hails a "great political movement". - UK PM hopefuls in TV clash over Brexit deadline Boris Johnson says it is "eminently feasible" to leave the EU by 31 October while several rivals say more time may be needed. - Trans Mountain: Canada approves $5.5bn oil pipeline project The controversial oil pipeline expansion project stalled after a court quashed previous approval. - Oxford University accepts £150m from US private equity boss Stephen Schwarzman, a confidant of President Trump, makes the largest ever donation to a UK university. - Greenland?s ?unusual? melting sea ice captured in stunning image A climate scientist has captured the reality of sea ice loss in Greenland in a viral picture. - Selah Schneiter: Ten-year-old girl scales El Capitan Selah Schneiter has climbed a rock wall that is beyond some of the most experienced climbers. She is 10 years old. - California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires. - Woman, 83, in hospital after William and Kate convoy crash The royal couple have sent their best wishes to the elderly woman, 83, who is in a serious condition. - Germany's Angela Merkel 'fine' after seen shaking in heatwave Germany's 64-year-old chancellor shook uncontrollably for more than a minute during an event in Berlin. - Patrick Shanahan: Trump says his choice for Pentagon chief is out The president tweeted that Patrick Shanahan is resigning to "devote more time to his family". - Caster Semenya says IAAF used her as a human guinea pig and fears others at risk Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she was used by the IAAF and fears other athletes are also at risk. - Hungry and exhausted polar bear wanders into Russian city The female bear is spotted in the city of Norilsk - hundreds of kilometres from its natural habitat. - Roma flee Russian village after mass brawl Reports say dozens of ethnic Roma and Russians clashed in a village south of Moscow - and one died. - DR Congo exodus of 300,000 'may hamper Ebola battle' Ethnic clashes that have displaced 300,000 people could impede action against the virus, UN warns. - 'Her ancestors enslaved mine. Now we're friends' Phoebe Kilby discovered her ancestors were slave-owners and she wanted to pay reparations. - Sudan: Young musicians' hopes and fears for the future Young musicians in Khartoum talk to the BBC about their hopes following the military crackdown. - How America overthrew Guatemala's reformist president Accused of being a communist, Guatemala's president was toppled in a US-led coup - Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets? Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption. - Bella Hadid apologises for 'offensive' photo Model Bella Hadid says sorry as people take offence of a photo showing her boot facing Middle East aircraft - Royal Ascot: Day one in pictures The opening day of Royal Ascot proves to be a family occasion for the Queen. - Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans. - Trump does not want war with Iran - Pompeo The US secretary of state says US pressure on Iran has been very effective. - MTV Movie Awards: Avengers and Game of Thrones win big Successful night for "strong female characters" at the Movie & TV Awards. - 'My father, the rapist': Hidden victims of Rwanda's genocide It is thought thousands of children were born as a result of rape during the 1994 genocide. - Should we dislike the 'Like' button? Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked? |
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