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United Kingdom

UK Defence Minister Michael Fallon resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

Michael Fallon has resigned from his position as British defence minister, following sexual misconduct accusations.

Philippines

Marawi City is free of jihadists, but widespread destruction means the city will struggle to live again

The Philippine army has crushed Islamic militants in the south of the country, but Marawi City lies in ruins.

United Kingdom

Direct rule gets closer in N. Ireland as London assumes budget control

Bickering Northern Irish parties fail to agree on 2017-18 budget, meaning London steps in to ensure public services maintained.

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Hawaii gets rare visitor

A Whale Shark makes the news when it makes a rare visit to the Pacific island.

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Cult

Rare colour cover art by Herge could near one million euros at Paris auction

First time on market for rare Herge colour drawing given to owner as childhood gift

Germany

Protestant church celebrates 500 years of existence

A ceremony in Germany has marked the moment when Martin Luther split the Christian world with his 95 Protestant theses.

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Greece gives Olympic flame South Korean sendoff

2018 Winter games torch begins long journey east.

USA

New York legalises dancing after 91-year ban

Hard to believe, but dancing in a bar in NYC might have got you arrested. Until October 31st, when the city scraps a prohibition-era law.

Belgium

Puigdemont proves elusive on Brussels trip

Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont gets legal counsel in Brussels.

Kenya

Kenyatta's 98% hollow victory on 39% turnout

Kenya's re-run election produces same result as in August, and produces same angry reaction from opposition

Switzerland

No insults on syllabus as Swiss school starts Klingon classes

Fans have developed the fictional 'Star Trek' language since the 1960s into a coherent syntax-based means of communication between Klingon-speakers.

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Catalan lawmakers burst into song after independence declaration

Independence supporters belt out "Els Segadors" in Catalan parliament.

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Paris bar on cutting edge of pub games

A Canadian import hits the bullseye as axe-throwing takes off in a Paris bar.

Spain

Puigdemont calls on Catalans to "maintain the pulse of our country"

Puigdemont tells Catalans the future is "in our and your hands" after parliament votes for independence.

USA

Weinstein versus Weinstein

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein says lawsuit to protect his 20% ownership in company and clear his name.

Russia

Russia tests ballistic missiles

Launches conducted for land, sea and submarine-based weapons.

Italy

Art attacks demean Rome's cultural heritage says city's curator

The dying of the Trevi fountain red by serial shock artist Graziano Cecchini does nothing for the city's image claims cultural curator.

Portugal

Portugal fears fire risk from late heatwave

High unseasonal temperatures are good news for tourists, but bad news for Portugal's dried-out forests, with strong winds forecast.

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Budding police officer given toy prowler in Georgia, USA

A young Georgian boy has impressed local police officers so much they have gifted him a toy patrol car.

Italy

Greenpeace protest in Rome after finding dangerous citywide air pollution

Greenpeace target diesel users in the Italian capital after finding Nitrogen Dioxide levels above WHO safety guidelines

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