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Thursday, Jan 25

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How many countries still have the death penalty, and how many people are executed?

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The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.

Wednesday, Nov 17

11

Delhi pollution: What's causing poor air quality?

How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital?

Friday, Sep 24

17

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

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As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

Monday, Jun 14

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Nato summit: What does the US contribute?

President Biden is meeting Nato leaders to reaffirm the US commitment to the alliance.

Friday, Nov 30

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Leaders gather for G20 Buenos Aires talks amid rising tensions

The Argentina summit comes amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entry

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

France MPs vote to ban child smacking

Campaigners say that about 85% of French parents still resort to corporal punishment.

Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.

Noma Dumezweni: 'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, who plays Hermione Granger, says women need to embrace their emotions.

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Whales stranded in New Zealand: Another 50 pilot whales die

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.

Leaders gather for G20 talks

The Buenos Aires summit brings together the heads of the 20 most industrialised nations.

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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph sequel is challenging Disney's stereotypes

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Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

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Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

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Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

Trump's trade war: Stakes are high at G20 summit

President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.

Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

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Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.

Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

Thursday, Nov 29

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

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Benoît Quennedey: French official charged with spying for N Korea

Senate administrator Benoît Quennedey is suspected of "supplying information to a foreign power".

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.