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Meet the activist held without charge in a notorious jail

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 0:16
related countries: Sudan

Sudanese political activist Amjed Farid explains what life is like for people who are prepared to risk arrest for their opinions, and why he speaks out against the government.
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Migrant crisis: Many missing after boat disaster off Libya

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 7:00
related countries: Libya
related places: Tripoli

As many as 63 migrants are said to be missing after their boat sank east of Tripoli on Sunday.
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Thailand cave rescue: 'None of them can swim or dive'

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 8:29
related countries: Belgium, Thailand

Belgian diver Ben Reymenants is assisting with the rescue mission in Thailand.
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Japan's 'psychic' World Cup octopus killed

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 9:48
related countries: Japan

Rabio predicted Japan's first three results in the 2018 World Cup but was then quickly turned into food.
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Australian sunglasses firm apologises for Jasenovac ad campaign

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 11:38
related countries: Croatia, Aruba
related places: Jasenovac

An Australian glasses company removes part of a campaign filmed in Croatia after a series of complaints.
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Israel freezes Palestinian funds over attacks payouts

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 12:17
related countries: Israel

Israel has accused the Palestinians of rewarding attacks with payments to perpetrators' families.
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Guy Pearce calls Kevin Spacey 'a handsy guy'

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 12:20
related countries: Aruba

Actor Guy Pearce shared the anecdote about working with Spacey in 1997 on an Australian chat show.
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Germany's Merkel survives bruising battle with rival Seehofer

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 13:03
related countries: Germany

The German chancellor reaches a big migrant deal but the weakness of her position has been exposed.
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In search of American WW2 pilots missing off Corsica

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 13:30
related countries: France, United States
related places: Corsica

A US team aided by French divers will carry out DNA tests to identify the downed airmen.
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Chinese woman denied teaching certificate because of height

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 14:28
related countries: China

The would-be teacher was only told she failed to qualify weeks before she expected to graduate.
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Sarah Hanson-Young calls out Australian Senate sexism after jibe

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 14:51
related countries: Aruba

Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young tells the BBC she is no longer prepared to ignore sexism.
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Trophy hunter criticised for dead giraffe pose in South Africa

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 15:10
related countries: South Africa, United States

The US woman was pictured smiling next to the corpse of the animal she had killed in South Africa.
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World Cup 2018: John Mikel Obi calls for greater security in Nigeria following father's kidnapping

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 15:48
related countries: Nigeria

Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi says the insecurity in the country is "scary" after his father was kidnapped for the second time in seven years.
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Zimbabwe's rugby union team sleep rough in Tunisia

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 16:01
related countries: Tunisia

Players spent the night on the streets as they felt their hotel in Tunisia was substandard.
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US grandma's 25-year long mix-up over shirt

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 16:20
related countries: United States, Panama

The World Cup led Shirley Cheesman to realise she'd been celebrating US Independence Day in Panama's colours.
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US ballet dancer loses legs in Bahamas boat explosion

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 16:58
related countries: The Bahamas, United States
related places: Tennessee

The explosion also killed a Tennessee woman who was celebrating her wedding anniversary.
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Iranian diplomat in Austria held over Paris bomb plot

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 17:31
related countries: Austria, France, Iran
related places: Paris

Austria is set to lift the diplomat's immunity after he is linked to the foiled attack.
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Toronto left reeling after long weekend gun violence

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 19:19
related countries: Canada

Eleven people were shot, two fatally, in five separate shootings in Canada's largest city.
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Thailand cave: 'Zero risks' to be taken in rescue of boys

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 22:35
related countries: Thailand

The boys and their coach receive food and medical treatment as rescuers weigh up safe options only.
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GSK director sued over US opioid crisis

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 22:40
related countries: United States

Judy Lewent is named in a lawsuit seeking damages from Purdue Pharma for opioid addiction.
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Yoga teacher aims to help Kenyan women behind bars

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 23:10
related countries: Kenya

Yoga teacher Irene Auma wants to help rehabilitate female prisoners in Kenya.
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Top Polish judge vows to defy 'purge'

Tuesday 3rd of July 2018, 23:51
related countries: Poland

Chief Justice Malgorzata Gersdorf condemns a move expected to oust about 40% of Supreme Court judges.
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