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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

France protests over living costs

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Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat

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Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania

Albanian student protests clash police

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There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests

France protests turn violent

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Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

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Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats

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The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

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The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned

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She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.

Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

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The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.

Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

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A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

Yesterday

Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

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The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner".

Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat

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Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.

Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

Killers get 158 years each

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Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

Congress urges Trump Russian sanctions

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The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

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The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas

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An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.

A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Delhi protest crackdown sparks backlash

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Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC

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Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job

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Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

Oregon school shooting kills four

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The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

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For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates

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As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network

US controls Starshield restrictions

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Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

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The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.

Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?

Macron pledges support for Ukraine

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Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role

Ukraine advances despite Starlink restrictions

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The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest

CJP rally prompts park closure

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The youth-led movement had called for a Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack

Settlers burn groves injure journalists

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The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.

Albanian protests turn violent: What we know

Violent Albanian protests torch buildings

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Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

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Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

Tesla unveils flying Roadster concept

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions

Tillis investigates Pentagon Starlink restrictions

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Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest

Israeli settlers attack photographer

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