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2017-08-29

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Iraq

ISIL fighters flee Iraqi city Tal Afar to defend nearby al Ayadiya

Peshmerga troops round up fleeing ISIL fighters after Tal Afar but hundreds mount defence nearby

Sport

More golds for Japan at World Judo Championships

The pride of Kosovo, Majlinda Kelmendi turned up on day two of the Judo World Championships in confident mood, hoping to become World champion for the third…

Sport

FIFA World Cup Trophy goes on tour

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United Kingdom

Criminally good? Five of the best dancing policemen

Inspired by an officer at London's Notting Hill Carnival, here's our list of the best dancing policemen.

USA

Photos: Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey

World News

Professor believes a comprimise must be found between Britain and the EU

Professor Christian Leguesne believes any comprimise from the Conservative Party in its Brexit negotiations could prove unpopular among the British Public.

World News

EU and African leaders agree a new roadmap to tackle the flow of migrants into Europe

A new roadmap to tackle illegal trafficking and stem the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe from Africa has been agreed in Paris.

Turkey

Turkey blamed for breakdown of talks on EU membership

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has accused Turkey of wanting to blame Europe, not itself, for a breakdown in EU membership talks.

Belgium

New tactics to protect soldiers on Belgian streets

Rising threat of militant attacks against security forces has led Belgium to change patrolling tactics

Eco-Innovation

Timeless cars at the 'Kia Miglia'

A journey from classic German convertibles to 2017’s most intriguing newcomer, the Kia Stinger.

India

Floods kill more than 1,200 in Asia as all eyes are on Hurricane Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey battered the US to devastating effect, another area of the world was stricken by flooding.

Germany

Borussia Dortmund bus attacker charged with 28 counts of attempted murder

28-year-old man who tried to blow up a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team in April has been charged with 28 counts of attempted murder.

Sport

Hero's welcome for victorious Black Ferns in NZ

The team beat England 41-32 in a thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast

No Comment

A community comes together as more rain dumps on Texas

Cult

How frequently do Europeans go to cinema?

The French frequent cinemas the most in Europe

Economy

Euro rises above $1.20 for first time in over two years

Maybe it's time to schedule that shopping trip to New York: the single currency has hit its strongest level against the dollar in over two years.

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Dancing police officer wows crowd with his moves at Notting Hill Carnival

A police officer at Notting Hill Carnival stunned crowds with his dance moves.

World News

Thousands transferred to shelters in Houston

Thousands of people have been transferred to rescue shelters in the aftermath of flooding in Houston.

Japan

Anti-whaling group 'unable to match Japanese technology', halts activity

Sea Shepherd to halt activity in Southern Ocean.

Spain

Who is the urban artist who painted Trump kissing the pope?

TV Boy is an Italian urban artist based in Barcelona who has gained international recognition for his portraits of famous people, transforming them using irony and sarcasm.

USA

Trump confuses two blonde Finnish journalists at press conference

US President Donald Trump mixed up two blonde Finnish journalists during a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Washington DC today (August 29).

Brazil

Brazil under fire over Amazon forest mining decree

Brazil's government is scrambling to respond to public outcry after it dismantled a vast national reserve in the Amazon to open up the area to mining.

Japan

Alarms sound in Japan warning residents of North Korea missile threat

Alarms ring out in northern Japan alerting residents that North Korea had fired a ballistic missile over the country's Hokkaido island.

Myanmar

Thousands flee escalating violence in Myanmar

Thousands flee fresh outbreaks of violence that follow ethnic Rohingya attacks on security posts in Rakhine province.