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South African police tighten security as anti-migrant deadline approaches
Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .
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Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
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Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
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‘Encouraging progress’ made as first round US-Iran talks end
The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal.
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New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga
New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual "Solstice in Times Square” event to celebrate the summer solstice.
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Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead
Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
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Qatar LNG factory explosion injures 54, leaves 18 missing, gov’t says
Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Ministry of Interior says.
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Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand for first World Cup win
Salah led Egypt to their first victory in the country's 92-year tournament history against New Zealand.
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Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or bin
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Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages
Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
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Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win
Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
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Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
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Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.
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Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
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US and Iran meet for ‘tense’ but ‘constructive’ ceasefire talks
Negotiators from the US and Iran wrapped a day of talks in Switzerland.
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No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal’s Conceicao
Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup.
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Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda
Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay
Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
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Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver
Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
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Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
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Iranians gather in Tehran to support team in critical draw against Belgium
Iranian fans in Tehran watched their team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
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Iran war live: US-Tehran agree roadmap to reach final deal in 60 days
US, Iran establish committee to oversee talks and a 'de-confliction cell' to end attacks in Lebanon, mediators say.
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Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
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Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup g
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