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Organized crime gangs trigger return of moats in Britain

"We have to take defending ourselves into our own hands," one farmer said as moats and trenches are dug and reinforced gates installed.

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Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran

"The prime minister's already spoken to me about that and I do believe that Iran would like to talk. And if they'd like to talk, we'd like to talk also. We'll see what happens," Trump said.

Sport

Attacking judo and acrobatics on final day of 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix

Attacking judo and acrobatics dominated a thrilling Day 3 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with South Korea topping the medals standings table

USA

German official warns Jews against wearing yarmulkes amid rising anti-Semitism

The number of anti-Semitic and anti-foreigner incidents rose in Germany last year, according to recent statistics.

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Who is Boris Johnson, the man poised to be the next British leader?

A disheveled, divisive populist, Johnson is the bookmakers' favorite to take over as leader of the ruling Conservative Party.

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 2 of Hohhot Grand Prix, Japan tops medals table

Powerhouse performances and explosive judo dominated Day 2 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with Japan clinging on to top spot in medals table

France

'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins the Palme d'or in Cannes

'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival

USA

Iran blasts 'highly dangerous' U.S. troop boost amid Mideast tensions

The U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to the region amid simmering tensions, President Donald Trump said Friday.

USA

Missing woman found alive in Hawaiian forest after two weeks

Amanda Eller was "stuck and slightly injured" in the forest, according to loved ones dedicated to finding her.

USA

Bolton: North Korea missile tests violated U.N. resolutions

The national security adviser says the repeated pattern of failures to rid North Korea of nuclear weapons should be stopped.

USA

How Theresa May was beaten by Brexit

Analysis: Theresa May leaves Downing Street this summer having failed to pass the Brexit legislation on which she staked her reputation.

USA

American accused of spying in Russia says he's being threatened

The investigator captain "is insulting my dignity and threatening my life," the American, Paul Whelan, said in a hearing in Moscow.

Spain

Spanish parliament suspends lawmaker rights of four jailed Catalan MPs

The Spanish parliament's governing body on Friday suspended the lawmaker rights of the four jailed Catalan members of parliament while they face trial over the region's failed 2017 independence bid.

USA

Three more dead on Everest amid overcrowding concerns

"Before you reach the summit you have to wait and every minute counts at that height," said Krishma Poudel of Peak Promotion mountaineering agency in Nepal

USA

North Korea says talks won't resume unless US changes position

North Korea says nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the Trump administration moves away from what the North describes as unilateral demands for disarmament.

USA

British PM May announces she will step down over Brexit crisis

Her decision to resign comes after months of chaos in Parliament and speculation that she was about to be forced out.

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK prime minister underway after emotional May resigns

"It has been the honour of my life," May said of being UK prime minister.

USA

Weinstein accusers reportedly agree to $44 million settlement

A settlement would have no effect on the producer's criminal case. Weinstein, who has denied all allegations, is set to go trial this fall on five counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault.

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US justice department announces 17 new charges against Julian Assange

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced 17 new criminal charges against Julian Assange, including Espionage Act charges connected with publishing classified material.

USA

Healthy dog euthanized in Virginia because owner wanted it buried with her

Woman's will called for Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix, to be put down.