Police to be given clearer powers on slow-walk protests

The Lords votes through the new regulations, despite an attempt to block them by opposition peers.

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Afghan migrants kidnapped and tortured on Iran-Turkey border

Gangs send videos of the abuse to hostages’ families demanding ransoms, a BBC investigation reveals.

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England's overlooked 2005 Ashes win: 'Everyone thought we were the Wags'

In 2005 a first series win over Australia in more than a generation propelled England's men to superstardom. England's women, having ended an even longer wait, were anonymous in their wake.

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Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?

Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy.

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'As Palestinian youths, the political process has failed us'

Palestinian millennials feel their leaders have failed them, data shared with the BBC suggests.

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US Open: Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith on PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

The proposed merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is "confusing" to players says US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, while Cameron Smith thought it was "a joke".

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Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

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