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New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.




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Know your rights during a traffic stop, police warn after badges stolen from Cambridge home

Police are encouraging the public to know their rights if they’re stopped on the road after two authentic police badges were stolen from a home in Waterloo Region earlier this week.




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High-risk offender released and plans to return to Guelph area

Guelph Police are warning the public about a high-risk offender who has been released from custody.




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Snowbirds not flying over southern Ontario communities Saturday due to snowy weather

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.




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Friday the 13th




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Friday the 13th




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28 March - 3 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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4-10 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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11-17 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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25 April - 1 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.




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Italy claim World Cup triumph

Italy win the World Cup on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for a headbutt in extra-time.



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Uber axes 3,700 staff as trips drop in lockdowns

The pandemic has added to financial challenges facing the taxi-hailing app firm.




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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown fatigue' blamed for increase in driving

The RAC motoring group says the number of vehicles on the road is up 11% since the lockdown began.




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The doctor who tried to warn others

When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.




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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine all arrivals from abroad

Hong Kong has seen 57 new infections over the past two weeks, 50 of which were imported.




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China to restrict US journalists from three major newspapers

The three affected newspapers deplored what they said was an unprecedented attack on press freedom.




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West Ham sign Man Utd's Morrison

West Ham United sign Manchester United's Ravel Morrison for an undisclosed fee.




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Formula 1 guess who: How many drivers can you name?

How many F1 drivers do you think you can name from just three clues? Take the BBC Sport quiz to find out.




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The esports star beating F1 drivers at their own games

Dani Bereznay, one of the fastest esports Formula 1 drivers in the world, talks about taking on real-life F1 drivers.




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Formula 1: The hardest car liveries quiz ever

We all have a favourite F1 car livery - but can you name the team and the year of these classic colour schemes?




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Sports Personality: 1961 racing driver Sir Stirling Moss

In 1961, F1 driver Sir Stirling Moss won the hearts of the nation to be crowned Sportsview Personality winner.




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Captain Tom Moore: McLaren fan gets a call from Lando Norris

F1 driver Lando Norris calls McLaren fan Captain Tom Moore after the 99-year-old raised more than £27m for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his garden.




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Formula E esports series to be broadcast on BBC

Formula E's new esports competition will be streamed live across BBC platforms.




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Ferrari 'living in denial' over budgets, say McLaren

McLaren say Ferrari are "living in denial" over their opposition to plans to lower Formula 1's budget cap.




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F1 plans to start season in Austria as French GP called off

Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says he plans to start the season in Austria in July, after France became the latest country to call off its race.




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Formula 1 factory shutdown period doubled

Formula 1 almost doubles the shutdown period for teams as the coronavirus crisis continues to play havoc with the 2020 championship.




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'He was fast and had a great smile' - remembering Roland Ratzenberger

Almost everyone is aware of the tragic way Ayrton Senna's life ended, but Roland Ratzenberger's charm and determination also endures.




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Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix to be held without fans

Hungarian Grand Prix organisers announce the race be held without spectators this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis.




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Drivers on lock: Bananas, planks & singing dogs

As F1 waits for the 2020 season to begin, drivers have been keeping themselves busy in lockdown with banana costumes, mummy planks and singing dogs.




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Daniel Ricciardo: First race after coronavirus break will be 'chaos'

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo expects the first race of the season to be chaotic after the long break enforced by the coronavirus crisis.




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Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark dies aged 101

Flt Lt Terry Clark, who was a radar operator during WW2, died on the eve of the VE Day anniversary.




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Father charged with murdering his two children in Ilford

Pavinya Nithiyakumar, aged 19 months, and Nigish Nithiyakumar, three, were found with stab wounds.




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CCTV released after 'frightening' Canning Town attack on doctor

The 37-year-old victim was followed and attacked in Canning Town, east London, on 17 April.




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Taser officers investigated after man hurt in Haringey chase

The man sustained life-changing injuries when officers fired at him as he was jumping over a wall.




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Timeline: Kiribati

A chronology of key events




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Regions and territories: Xinjiang

An overview of Xinjiang, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Tokelau

A profile of the three-island territory in the South Pacific




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Regions and territories: Tibet

An overview of Tibet, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions, territories: Northern Mariana Islands

A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific




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Regions and territories: Niue

A profile of the South Pacific island - the world's smallest self-governing territory




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Regions and territories: New Caledonia

An overview of the Pacific territory, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Macau

An overview of Macau, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Country profile: Kiribati

Key facts, figures and dates




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Regions and territories: Hong Kong

An overview of Hong Kong, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Guam

An overview of Guam, including key facts, political leaders and the media




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Regions and territories: French Polynesia

An overview of French Polynesia, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Cook Islands

Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.




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2001: Crime rates lowest for 20 years

British Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years.




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Erica Ogwumike has been drafted into the WNBA - but is also a medical student in the US.

Erica Ogwumike has been drafted into the WNBA - but is also a medical student in the US. She talks about combining the two - and why she would like to represent Nigeria.