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Why have BBC bosses Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned?
The BBC has come under fire over a Panorama documentary that was accused of misleadingly editing a speech by Donald Trump.
US Senate passes deal aimed at ending longest ever government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
Woman stabbed in neck in unprovoked attack at Birmingham bus stop dies
Katie Fox, 34, was targeted just outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday night.
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood bailed over rape charges
The ex-BBC Radio 1 and former Capital Xtra DJ was charged last month with four counts of rape.
Guinness maker appoints former Tesco boss to stem falling sales
It is hoped the former Tesco boss can reignite sales at the biggest drinks-maker in the world, Diageo.
India win sparks surge in sales for T20 World Cup
There has been a surge of tickets bought for next summer's Women's T20 World Cup in England following India's victory in the 50-over version.
Watch 'icicle kick' light up blizzard-hit Canadian final
Atletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an "icicle kick" lighting up the Canadian match played that was repeatedly stopped to clear snow from the pitch.
Watch 'icicle kick' light up blizzard-hit Canadian final
Atletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an "icicle kick" lighting up the Canadian match played that was repeatedly stopped to clear snow from the pitch.
Tutoring a baby to make him an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?
The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman."
Tutoring a baby to make him an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?
The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman."
Humphries hits nine-darter in Grand Slam win
World number one Luke Humphries hits a nine-dart finish to beat Michael Smith 5-3 at the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
Hoardings, showers & pink dressing rooms - the 'creative' ways clubs get an edge
After Sunderland moved advertising hoardings to stifle Arsenal's long throws, BBC Sport looks at some other creative ways teams have tried to gain an advantage.
China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.
China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.
The final frontier: Why has Root never made a century down under?
Joe Root's lack of a century in Australia is well known but what are the reasons behind it and how could he put it right during the Ashes?
Surgeons from Scotland and US achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.
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'Killed because they are Alawites': Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Many among Syria's minorities see little future in the country amid revenge attacks and sectarian killings.
Amazon tree-felling blamed for polluting UK rivers
Campaigners warn of a "hidden link" between tree-felling in the Amazon rainforest and UK pollution.
Jailed hacking kingpin tells how his gang stole millions
One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.