2017-08-07

As firefighters battle blaze at the Valley of the Greek Temples on Sicily, 15 firefighters are arrested on suspicion of arson

Fire threatens UNESCO site in Sicily

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Saudi Arabia

Brilliant or just bullying? New app Sarahah enjoys popularity surge

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Tackle the root causes of forest fires, say experts

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Turkey

Erdogan: 'Germany abetting terrorism'

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Square watermelons are being sold for as much as 150 USD in Japan to be used as ornaments

Square watermelons in Japan

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Tainted eggs found in France

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About 300 activists marched to the Philippine International Convention Centre in Manila

Filipino activists call for human rights to be on ASEAN agenda

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Economy

Bitcoin worth three times more than gold

Bitcoins are now worth almost three times as much as an ounce of gold after a month of turmoil ending in a 50% rise in value

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Wildfire brought under control in Croatia

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Where do G8 leaders go on holiday?

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A strong typhoon made landfall on Wakayama Peninsula, western Japan on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds

Typhoon in Japan

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Police in China have risked their lives rescuing a swimmer in difficulty

Chinese police make daring sea rescue

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Philippines

"Heated talks" at ASEAN summit over North Korea

NKorea threatens US with revenge for new sanctions while tempers flare at ASEAN in discussion over the crisis

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Netherlands

The dark side of tourism: Amsterdam’s homeless students

Tourists are pushing students and locals out of Amsterdam´s city centre

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Sport

Contador to retire from cycling

Twice Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will hang up his racing bike in September, bringing an end the career of one of the world's greatest cyclists

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From Italy and Austria to Russia's far east storms have brought floods, but hot weather is forecast to continue across much of Europe.

Storms and floods follow heatwave in parts of Europe and Russia

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Russia

Putin goes fishing: How was the Russian president's catch?

The Kremlin has released video of Russian President Vladimir Putin taking part in a three-day fishing trip in southern Siberia.

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Japan

Typhoon Noru takes aim at central Japan

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United Kingdom

David Cameron pictured with Corbyn supporter at music festival

A festivalgoer with a 'Corbyn' jacket snapped a photograph with former UK prime minister David Cameron at Wilderness Festival.

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Cult

A world of good sounds at the Gabala International Music Festival

Kicking off in the middle of these picturesque mountains in northern Azerbaijan, is this year’s Gabala International Music Festival.

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United Kingdom

Ronnie Wood keeps on rollin' after cancer scare

Rolling Stones gutarist Ronnie Wood has revelaed he is in remission for lung cancer after surgery

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Vietnam

Vietnam floods leave dozens dead

Hundreds of homes have been washed away in flooding and landslides in the north of the country

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Nigeria

Deadly shooting spree in Nigerian church

At least 11 people have been killed and 18 wounded in a shooting spree in a church in southeastern Nigeria

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Destinations

7 smart luggage ideas for your next trip

Technology is to become your best travel companion.

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Fifteen volunteer firefighters were today (August 7) arrested in Sicily for allegedly starting fires to earn commission from putting them out.

Italian firefighters arrested on suspicion of arson

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South Korea

Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong

The electronic giant's vice-chairman denies bribery in a scandal that brought the downfall of South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye.

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UK model speaks about terrifying ordeal after alleged abduction in Italy and threatened with being auctioned online

British model speaks about alleged abduction in Italy

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