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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". Shakira hits out after winning £50m Spanish tax refund Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say. Punch the monkey: Americans arrested over stunt at zoo enclosure Copyright current_year …

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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say. Punch the monkey: Americans arrested over stunt at zoo enclosure Copyright current_year …

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. What is Ebola, how does it spread and why is the DR Congo …

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Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home. Kenya matatu strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

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Honorarium Hike to Free Travel: Major Decisions Taken by Kerala’s New UDF Government

After returning to power in Kerala after a decade, the new UDF government led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has made several major announcements in its very first cabinet meeting. The …

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Iran’s 134-Year-Old Vishnu Temple Amazes Internet After Amitabh Bachchan Post

A 134-year-old Hindu temple in Iran has captured worldwide attention after veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan shared its photos on social media. Located in Bandar Abbas, the historic Vishnu Temple was built …

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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". Shakira hits out after winning £50m Spanish tax refund Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC. Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives Copyright current_year …

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Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home. Kenya matatu strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

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At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak

One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak Copyright current_year BBC. All …

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Big anti-terror crackdown in Balochistan, 3 top commanders arrested

Pakistan has claimed a major success in its ongoing counter-terrorism campaign in the troubled province of Balochistan. According to officials, Pakistani security forces killed 35 suspected terrorists and arrested three senior commanders …

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Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade. Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say Copyright current_year BBC. All …

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Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing. Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking' as peace progress stalls Copyright current_year BBC. …

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China Earthquake Horror: Several Buildings Collapse, People Trapped Under Debris

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou in the early hours of Monday, causing widespread destruction and panic among residents. The earthquake hit at around 12:21 a.m. …

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India Rejects Dutch PM’s Comments on Press Freedom Concerns

India has strongly reacted to comments made by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Zetten regarding media freedom and minority rights in the country. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, the …

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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports. Escaped tiger shot by police after attacking man near Leipzig …

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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others. Thailand: Crashed train driver tested positive for drugs, police say Copyright current_year BBC. All rights …

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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others. Thailand: Crashed train driver tested positive for drugs, police say Copyright current_year BBC. All rights …

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Iran’s Public Weapon Training Sparks Global Concern and Debate

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran has started publicly training ordinary citizens in the use of weapons, sparking widespread debate and concern across social media platforms. Reports from Tehran claim …

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