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London fire: Prime minister orders full public inquiry

Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into the fire that engulfed a west London block of flats, killing at least 17 people.

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Updated:At least 30 injured as firefighters battle blaze in London fire

At least 30 people have been taken to five hospitals as firefighters struggle to put out a fire at a tower block in the North Kensington area of London, authorities confirmed.

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Audrey Hepburn's personal collection up for auction

Ever fancied owning a piece of actress Audrey Hepburn? Well, you might just get your chance this September.

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France election: Macron party set for big parliamentary win

The centrist party of French President Emmanuel Macron looks on course to win a landslide victory following the first round of parliamentary elections.

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Japanese fugitive on the run for 45 years is arrested

For one suspected murderer in Japan, it has been a case of being able to run but not being able to hide.Left-wing revolutionary Masaaki Osaka has been arrested and charged for murdering a police officer during Tokyo street protests more than 45 years ago.

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Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the FBI

Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration's comments about him and the FBI were "lies plain and simple".

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US warning over its UN Human Rights Council role

The US says it is considering what part it will play on the UN's Human Rights Council, highlighting what it calls a "biased" stance on Israel.

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Qatari planes banned from Egyptian and Saudi air space

Several countries have cut ties with the tiny Gulf state over accusations of supporting extremism in the region.

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The city in Pakistan that loves a British hairstyle

When BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani wanted to get a haircut in Pakistan, he decided to head to Mirpur, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It was the one city where he could be sure of getting the same cut he normally has in London.

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London attack: 12 arrested in Barking after van and knife attack

Twelve people have been arrested after the London terror attack which left seven people dead and 48 injured.

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Resorts World Manila: Gunman sparks panic at Philippines hotel

Police in the Philippines have taken control of a hotel and entertainment complex in Manila after it was stormed by a masked gunman.

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Being black in US tough says LeBron James after racist graffiti

NBA superstar LeBron James has talked about the ordeal of suffering racism after the "N-word" was spray painted on to his Los Angeles home.

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G7 demand action on extremist net content at summit

Leaders from the group of leading industrial nations, the G7, have called on internet giants to crack down on extremist content.

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Indian acid-attack bride finds love from a wrong number

Indian acid-attack victim Lalita Ben Bansi beamed with joy at her wedding near Mumbai this week.

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Cannes: Nicole Kidman urges support for female directors

The lack of women behind the camera is still a major problem, Nicole Kidman has said.She told the Cannes Film Festival it's "a given" that female actors have to support female directors.

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Migrant crisis: Mediterranean rescue as 34 drown

At least 34 migrants, some of them young children, have drowned after falling into the sea off the Libyan coast, Italy's coastguard says.