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Cult

Newly discovered Rembrandt portrait on display

Bought for under 200,000 euros, the portrait is now thought to be worth millions

Germany

Bavaria votes for increased police powers

Critics say the new law is unnecessary and will lead to infringements of civil rights

United Kingdom

Guernsey debates assisted dying

If the Channel island approves legalising euthanasia it will be the first region of the British Isles to do so

United Kingdom

UK brings major rail franchise back under government control

It is the third time in just over a decade that the East Coast Main Line concession has been terminated

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United Kingdom

Oxfam CEO steps down

After allegations of sexual misconduct by some Oxfam workers, Mark Goldring said someone else should rebuild the aid organisation

Cult

Four-fingered self-taught pianist plays Carnegie Hall

Darrius Simmons also uses prosthetics to reach the piano pedals

Spain

Rafa Nadal sets new world record

Spain's tennis world number one smashes John McEnroe's 34-year-old record for winning 50 consecutive sets

USA

California becomes the first U.S. state to mandate solar panels

Most new homes will have to include solar panels after 2020

USA

Boston Celtics persevere to victory over Philadelphia 76ers

The Celtics will now take on LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference finals

United Kingdom

Sir Alex Ferguson out of intensive care

The former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage on Saturday

USA

President Trump welcomes three U.S. citizens released by North Korea

Donald Trump thanked Kim Jong-un and said he thought a future meeting with the North Korean leader would be a big success

Spain

Britain's Kyle Edmund in shock defeat over Djokovic

Edmund overcame the 12-time Grand Slam champion in three sets

North Korea

North Korea releases three U.S. citizens

The move is being seen as a goodwill gesture ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader

USA

Houston Rockets through to Western Conference finals

Houston's Chris Paul scores eight three-pointers to help his team overcome Utah Jazz.

Afghanistan

Three suicide bombers target Kabul police stations

At least six people were injured in the blasts on Wednesday morning

Iran

Iranians fearful and frustrated after Trump pulls out of deal

For some Iranians Trump's move was predictable and typical

United Kingdom

UK customs partnership idea "crazy" says Boris Johnson

The Foreign Secretary's comments show Theresa May's cabinet is still divided

USA

New York Attorney General resigns over allegations of assault

Eric Schneiderman denies he used violent behaviour towards four women

Tunisia

Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party claims victory in municipal elections

The party says it will continue to govern by consensus

Greece

Greek court frees rescue workers

Three Spanish firefighters had been accused of migrant trafficking

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