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Chris Harris

Iran

Kurdistan is the new Israel, says Iran

Kurdistan’s bid for independence is part of a foreign plan to create a new Israel, it’s been claimed.

USA

Adding debt to injury? Las Vegas survivors set for huge medical bills

Spain

Catalonia: why do some want independence from Spain?

A glance at what is fuelling the drive for independence in Spain's north-east corner.

Italy

Courthouse café serves up a whole latte help to reform criminals

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Romania

Female soldiers get bulletproof vests adapted for their different shape

The new model is designed to take account of women’s different body shapes, including different bra sizes.

United Kingdom

Polish quartet used as slaves in London scam

Man jailed after deceiving the four from Poznan.

World News

Is Europe really falling out of love with English?

Jean-Claude Juncker claimed English was losing its importance in Europe - did he have a point?

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia 'lifts ban' on women driving

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving is to be lifted next year, reports suggest.

World News

Fact check: How many refugees has each EU country taken in?

Two years on, has Europe shown solidarity with Greece and Italy?

Germany

Five takeaways from Germany’s election

What did we learn from the country's election on Sunday?

Iraq

Explained: Kurdistan’s controversial independence referendum

All you need to know about Kurdistan's bid to split from Baghdad.

Germany

Ich bin #87prozent: German internauts don't want to be tarred with far-right brush

United Kingdom

Five key takeaways from Theresa May’s Brexit speech in Florence

What did we learn from the British prime minister's address?

United Kingdom

Pieces of crate! Parrot shocks owner by ordering gift boxes from Amazon

The pet used the internet giant's voice-controlled system to place an order.

France

Too much on his plate: French chef asks to be stripped of Michelin stars

France

Marine Le Pen’s future 'unclear’ after right-hand man Philippot quits

National Front set to move to the fringes of French politics, says expert.

Mexico

Timeline: Mexico's deadliest earthquakes over the last three decades

China

Watch: Snow leopard cubs captured in mountains

It comes amid conflicting messages around whether the species is less endangered than before.

United Kingdom

Humour in face of horror as Britons mock ISIL

Britons turned to humour to mock ISIL over its alleged involvement in Friday’s attempted bomb attack on the London Underground.

World News

Watch: Koala survives 16-km road trip trapped in 4x4's wheel arch

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