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Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy
The president used new data to criticise America's central bank ahead of a decision on interest rates.
Palestine Action can challenge UK ban, court rules
The group's co-founder wins a bid to bring a legal challenge after the government banned it as a terror organisation.
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BBC reunites with Met Office for weather forecasts
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Have the tsunami waves caused any damage so far?
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Olympic star Dahlmeier, 31, dead after climbing accident
Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.
Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident
Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.
E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks
Parents should wash their children's hands with soap and warm water before food, say health officials.
Migration fuels second largest population rise since 1940s
The population rise of more than 700,000 is the second largest in more than 75 years, the ONS says.
Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety violations
India’s aviation regulator details safety lapses at Air India amid scrutiny after last month's deadly crash.
Theatre school founder Sylvia Young dies aged 85
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Two British brothers, 11 and 13, drown off beach in Spain
The boys' father, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive by authorities on Tuesday evening.
Ex-Olympic champion still missing after climbing accident
Double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier remains missing after being "seriously injured" in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.
What do we know so far about the damage?
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake is believed to be one of the most powerful ever recorded.
Taylor Wimpey's profits wiped out by fixing cladding
The cost of removing cladding was higher than the housebuilder expected after reaching £222m.