Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Peru election result close as vote counting continues

The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

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Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

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'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

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Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

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How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

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Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

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