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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs.

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Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform.

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GM warns against potential car tariffs

The US Commerce Department is probing the impact of foreign auto imports on national security.

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Trump supporters on migrant family separations

The BBC asked supporters of President Trump what they thought of the president's policies on immigration and the border.

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Migrant separations: Susan Sarandon arrested at protest rally

The actress was among almost 600 women protesting against migrant family separations.

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XXXTentacion depicted his own funeral in posthumous music video

The rapper, who was murdered last week, attends his own funeral in a posthumously-released video.

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Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners.

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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.

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Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)

The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden.

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Doug Ford: Brother of notorious Rob Ford takes over Ontario

The province's new premier, a businessman and politician, had been called Canada's Donald Trump.

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Drake's Scorpion album: First impressions and standout moments

He samples Michael Jackson and speaks about his son - but is Drake's new double album any good?

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North Korea has increased nuclear production at secret sites, say US officials - NBCNews.com

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North Korea has increased nuclear production at secret sites, say US officials
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WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies believe that North Korea has increased its production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months — and that Kim Jong Un may try to hide those facilities as he seeks more concessions ...
US intelligence believes North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks: NBCReuters
North Korea Steps Up Production of Uranium Fuel, NBC ReportsBloomberg
North Korea Boosting Nuclear Fuel Production At Secret Sites: ReportHuffPost
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists -Washington Post -The Guardian -Slate Magazine
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Trump administration may seek to detain migrant families longer than previously allowed - Washington Post

Washington Post

Trump administration may seek to detain migrant families longer than previously allowed
Washington Post
The Trump administration plans to detain migrant families together in custody rather than release them, according to a new court filing that suggests such detentions could last longer than the 20 days envisioned by a court settlement. “The government ...
Trump Went Rogue On The Truth This WeekHuffPost
Feds: Decades-old court decree allows family immigration detentionPolitico
Trump administration says it will detain migrant families for as long as it takes to prosecute themNBCNews.com
USA TODAY -NPR -Los Angeles Times -The Hill
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Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through - New York Times

New York Times

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through
New York Times
The president of the United States, one of the most protected people on the planet and among the least accessible to the public, would seem to be a long-shot target for a prank caller looking to have some fun. But President Trump, who likes to field ...
Comedian claims he prank called President TrumpABC News
Dem lawmaker calls prank phone call on Trump 'chilling'The Hill (blog)
Comedian John Melendez Claims Trump Actually Answered His Prank Call & The Audio Is WildBustle
Axios -The Stuttering John Podcast -Politico -Twitter
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How 'Abolish ICE' Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates' Rallying Cry - New York Times

New York Times

How 'Abolish ICE' Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates' Rallying Cry
New York Times
That was the seemingly radical message that Chardo Richardson, a House candidate in Florida, published in an online statement four months ago, endorsing a call to eliminate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. “Immigrants are some of the ...
ICE chief to protesters: We're not the ones separating familiesThe Hill (blog)
Abolish ICE? Not So Fast, Says Congressional Hispanic Caucus in New Talking Points.Daily Beast
New rallying call for 2020 Democrats: 'Abolish ICE'Sacramento Bee
AL.com
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US assessing cost of keeping troops in Germany as Trump battles with Europe - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

US assessing cost of keeping troops in Germany as Trump battles with Europe
Chicago Tribune
The Pentagon is analyzing the cost and impact of a large-scale withdrawal or transfer of American troops stationed in Germany, amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to people familiar ...
US assessing cost of keeping troops in GermanyThe Mercury News
Trump, ahead of NATO summit, repeats complaints on Germany, other EuropeansReuters

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Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son - NBCNews.com

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Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son
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LOS ANGELES — The mother of a 10-year-old boy who died last week after suffering years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse has been charged with murder, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Friday. Heather Maxine Barron, 28, is charged with one ...
California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her sonFox News

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Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300 - The Mercury News

The Mercury News

Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300
The Mercury News
In one of his first appearances supporting Democrats during this year's midterm campaigns, former President Barack Obama came to Silicon Valley Friday to raise big bucks for the party and meet some of the candidates running in hotly contested House ...
Obama offers Democrats tough love ahead of midterms: 'Enough moping'CNN

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NHS England to stop 'ineffective' treatments

Tonsils removal and breast reductions are among 17 procedures that will be offered to fewer patients.

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Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger

The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.

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Virgin Atlantic stops accepting forced deportations

The move comes amid concern over the treatment of Windrush migrants and LGBT asylum seekers.

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Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black become parents

Olympic diver Daley and Dustin Lance Black announce the birth of their son, Robert Ray.

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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs.

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'I can't sleep. I can't breathe'

A Honduran mother describes her "horrible" ordeal after being separated from her six-year-old son.

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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.

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New NHS app 'puts patients in control of their own healthcare'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt unveils a new NHS app which "puts patients in control".

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Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July

The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July.

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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police.

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Lettuce growers warn of imminent shortage

Leafy salad growers say the summer's high temperatures have boosted demand but damaged crops.

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The Papers: Fizzy drink rationing and ops dropped

The carbon dioxide shortage is still making headlines while there are reports of cuts in NHS services.

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How can you dance without music?

The story of a deaf dance star.

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Five circus tigers re-homed on the Isle of Wight

Five former Spanish circus tigers have found a new home on the Isle of Wight.

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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 June 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Wingsuit flyer in Snowdon close proximity feat

Sam Laming has become the first wingsuit flyer to soar over Mount Snowdon.

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Ed Sheeran's wedding chapel plan rejected

The singer had hoped to marry in the building at his Suffolk home but planners turned down his bid.

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What a hoot! Tawny owl takes a bath

The owl was seen bathing in a pool of water in Thixendale in North Yorkshire.

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Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted.

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How long will this heat last?

BBC Weather's Helen Willetts with the latest update on the hot weather.

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'Silly' cancer nurse Debbie reunited with patient

Liz Brown said nurse Debbie Bye did "silly things" to make her cancer treatment less painful.

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The death of a Poundworld

Discount retailer Poundworld is teetering on the brink. For staff and customers, it's more than just a brand that could be lost.

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Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave.

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The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy?

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Reality Check: Are butterflies getting rarer?

It's often said that butterflies are dying out in the UK, but do the statistics back this up?

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Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal.

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Doug Ford: Brother of notorious Rob Ford takes over Ontario

The province's new premier, a businessman and politician, had been called Canada's Donald Trump.

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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.

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Supreme Court Justice nominee coming July 9, Trump says

06/29/18 5:41 PM

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Capital Gazette shooting suspect blocked staffers from escaping rampage: official

06/29/18 12:05 PM

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New mugshot released of alleged Capital Gazette gunman

06/29/18 8:05 AM

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Suspect in Capital Gazette killings charged with 5 counts of first-degree murder

06/29/18 6:04 AM

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Annapolis newspaper shooting suspect ID'd as Jarrod W. Ramos, AP reports

06/28/18 10:15 PM

Investors hopeful Mexico's Lopez Obrador will veer to the center

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican assets are poised to strengthen even if leftist front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wins Sunday's presidential election, analysts say, on expectations he will govern from the center and as the uncertainty stemming from the race fades.

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Secret U.N.-Myanmar deal on Rohingya offers no guarantees on citizenship

YANGON/COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Rohingya refugees returning to Myanmar will have no explicit guarantees of citizenship or freedom of movement throughout the country, under a secret agreement between the government and the United Nations seen by Reuters.

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Jordan source reports south Syria truce; State Department cannot confirm

BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - A ceasefire has been agreed for southern Syria between the government and rebels, a Jordanian official source said on Friday, amid fears of a gathering humanitarian catastrophe in a region sensitive to neighbors Jordan and Israel.

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U.S. intelligence believes North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks: NBC

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea has increased production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months and may try to hide these while seeking concessions in nuclear talks with the United States, NBC News quoted U.S. officials as saying.

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Libyan coastguard says 100 migrants may have drowned near Tripoli

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - More than 100 migrants are feared to have drowned off Libya's western coast after their overloaded boat capsized, coastguard officials said on Friday.

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Malaysia considers amending human trafficking law after U.S. report

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's new government said on Saturday it is considering amending laws on human trafficking and migrant smuggling just days after the U.S. State Department reported a lack of progress in the country's efforts to counter trafficking in the past year.

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