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Mexican national executed in the US

A Mexican national on death row in the US, has been executed despite Mexican authorities pleading for his life to be spared

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Filipinos protest against Trump visit

Protesters demonstrate against Trump visit to Philippines.

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Facebook trials asking users for nude photos to combat revenge porn

Technology being piloted in Australia will require users to send the images to themselves via messenger

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How easy is it to purchase a firearm in the US?

What regulations are in place in which states in the US - can anyone walk into a shop and buy a gun?

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Grammy winner Seal pays tribute to Sinatra, Fitzgerald and Cole in new album

British artist, Seal, best known for his 1990's soul and R&B hits, pays tribute to jazz and swing legends in his new album, 'Standards'.

World

Trump one year on: our correspondents look back

"In Europe people have settled on a policy of 'just wait him out'" - Stefan Grobe, Euronews

Syria

Russia opposes UN resolution on Syria chemical attacks investigation

France, Britain, the US, and Germany demand UN extend mandate on Syria chemical probe while Russia says there is not enough evidence.

USA

Danica Roem makes transgender history with election success in US

The 33-year-old beat a rival who refused to refer to her as 'she'.

USA

Big boost for US Democrats

Democrats have won two significant victories in the US in the first statewide elections since Donald Trump came to power.

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Texas gunman had fled mental hospital

Texas gunman's troubled background is focus for investigators following church massacre.

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Twitter doubles its character limit

Standby for more pearls of wisdom from Twiter users as the character limit doubles

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If Trump’s blaming mental health, why did he gut this Obama gun-check rule?

One gun-control group says the law would have prevented potentially irresponsible and mentally incompetent people from being able to buy guns

World News

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross denies wrongdoing after Paradise Papers leak.

The New York Times has accused US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross of having ties to Putin-linked firm

World News

Farewell, maestro: Pirlo retires

The 38-year-old midfield legend leaves the game with two Champions League titles, six Serie A crowns, the 2006 World Cup he won with Italy, as well as a host of other honours accumulated in two decades.

Europe News

Trump one year on: a president 'shaking' the system

"Every time Donald Trump's political death was predicted, he came out with higher poll numbers"

Japan

Trump dumps full box of fish food into Japanese koi pond

The US President showed off an interesting technique while feeding carps with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Sport

NBA's James Harden scores career-high 56 points

James Harden has joined the ranks of Basketball's Greats after scoring a career-high 56 points and adding 13 assists as the Houston Rockets beat Utah Jazz in Sunday night.

USA

Authorities name Texas gunman as 26-year-old former US Air Force member

Authorities in Texas have named 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley as the gunman in the attack at the First Baptist Church which killed 27 people and left dozens more injured.

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Texas church massacre: who are the victims?

Children were among the first confirmed victims from the shooting.

Mexico

Farmers protest against Trumps plans for new U.S - Mexico border wall

Farmers have been protesting at the border fence between Mexico and the USA to argue against President Donald Trump's plan for a modernised border wall.

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