Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the suspected gunman has been apprehended.
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Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.
Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack by suspected Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
The two attackers were shot dead after a gun battle outside Hebron, four days before Israel's general election.
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Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
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World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test
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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
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Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Issues remain with the network used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, after repeated denials of a deliberate slowdown.
Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
Boulter into Japan semi-finals and back as British No 1
Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.
Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.
Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.
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Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.
How world champion Smith can become a mainstream star
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Bellew explains why Dalton Smith could be British boxing's next superstar - and why he should fight Adam Azim at Hillsborough.
'No more Mr Nice Guy' - should Carrick drop Fernandes?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to leave skipper Bruno Fernandes out of Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth