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Canada considers retaliation for US tariff on softwood lumber

Canada is considering multiple trade actions against the US in response to tariffs on softwood lumber.

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Syria: Safe zones plan comes into force

A deal unveiled by Russia's military to set up safe zones in Syria has come into force.

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Senate Republicans doubtful of American Health Care Act

Republican senators are sounding sceptical of an Obamacare replacement passed by members of their own party in the House of Representatives.

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Macron condemns 'massive' hacking attack as documents leaked

The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron says it has been the target of a "massive hacking attack" after a trove of documents was released online.

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Prince Philip to step down from carrying out royal engagements

The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from royal duties this autumn, Buckingham Palace has announced. The decision was made by Prince Philip himself and is supported by the Queen, a palace spokesman said.

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French election: Macron 'most convincing' in final debate

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron was more impressive than rival Marine Le Pen in Wednesday evening's final TV debate, a viewers' poll says

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Afghanistan: IS gunmen dressed as medics kill 30 at Kabul military hospital

More than 30 people have been killed after attackers dressed as doctors stormed the largest military hospital in Kabul, Afghan officials say.

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Dramatic wave photo from Sydney ferry wows thousands online

A Sydney ferry worker has captured the moment a giant wave hit his vessel, in a dramatic photograph.

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Arrests over rape of India orphans

Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have arrested six people for allegedly raping teenage girls from an orphanage in Wayanad district.

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'Rock star' Archaeopteryx fossil heads for Japan

One of the true "rock stars" of the fossil world is going on tour for the first time.

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Australia's summer broke 205 weather records, climate group says

More than 200 weather records were broken during Australia's most recent summer, a climate group has warned.

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Stranded Afghans queue to leave Pakistan

Thousands of stranded Afghans and Pakistanis have been queuing to get home after Pakistan temporarily opened two main border crossings.

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International Women's Day: More than a topless protest

What is the connection between the right to go topless and a growing campaign to end violence against women in Latin America? The BBC's Daniel Pardo Vegalara reports.

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Malaysia foils 'Yemeni attack on Arab royals'

Malaysian police say they have foiled a planned attack on Arab royals by suspected militants from Yemen.

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Thaad: US begins deploying missile defence system in South Korea

The US says it has begun deploying the first parts of a controversial missile defence system in South Korea.

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Behind Hollywood’s biggest feud

A new TV series looks at Joan Crawford and Bette Davis’ legendary hatred for each other – but was it real? Keith Uhlich investigates.