Corbyn to become CND vice-president

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is to become the vice-president of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, despite his party's support of Trident.

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Mexico's 'El Chapo' hurt in capture bid

Fugitive Mexican drugs lord Joaquin Guzman suffered face and leg injuries as he narrowly evaded a police operation to recapture him, officials say.

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'Ten Knots'

It's 1901, and Clive Owen's brilliant but tormented surgeon has a new pet project: conquering his addiction.

Published on October 17, 2015 at 09:18AM

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Briton jailed for US terror offences

A British man who admitted plotting to set up an extremist training camp in the US is sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Philippines on alert as typhoon nears

The Philippines is preparing for a typhoon that is forecast to dump heavy rain and cause severe flooding when it arrives at the weekend.

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'Betrothed'

A sweet story about a man offering his wife to his brother.

Published on October 17, 2015 at 07:17AM

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BMA 'misleading' doctors over contract

The health secretary has accused the BMA of misleading junior doctors over planned changes to their contract ahead of a protest in London on Saturday.

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Hungary closes border with Croatia

Hungary closes its border with Croatia in an effort to stem the flow of migrants moving through the country en route to western Europe.

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US curbs Arctic offshore drilling

The US announces new curbs on oil and gas exploration off Alaska's northern coast, after Shell stopped its Arctic operation there.

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Ex-NBA star Odom regains consciousness

Ex-NBA player Lamar Odom has regained consciousness three days after being found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel, a family member says.

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Brazil speaker 'hid millions abroad'

Brazilian prosecutors say the speaker of the lower house of Congress, Eduardo Cunha, hid millions of dollars in undeclared foreign bank accounts.

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Tim Burton on 25 years of Edward Scissorhands

Nine short stories about the origin and aftermath of the gothic fable.

Published on October 17, 2015 at 01:47AM

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'Five killed' at Saudi Shia ceremony

At least five people are killed during an attack on a Shia gathering hall in eastern Saudi Arabia, media in the kingdom have reported.

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Home nations target World Cup semis

Wales, Ireland and Scotland aim for the World Cup semi-finals on a seismic weekend of rugby in Twickenham and Cardiff.

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US condemns Iranian missile test

The US condemns a medium range ballistic missile test by Iran as a breach of UN sanctions and a sign of its disregard for international obligations.

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Killed US man 'wanted to leave church'

Church members accused of beating to death a 19-year-old tell police they had been discussing his desire to leave the congregation.

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United chief suffers heart attack

Oscar Munoz, chief executive of United Continental Airlines, suffered a heart attack on Thursday.

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US-Canada relations 'must improve'

Canadian liberal leader Justin Trudeau said US-Canada relations are "crucial" and have been "soured" under Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper.

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New VW boss says firm can shine again

The newly-installed boss of Volkswagen, Matthias Mueller, says the company can shine again in two to three years.

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Turkey: No deal on EU migrant crisis

Turkey criticises a deal proposed by EU states for joint action on the migrant crisis, put together at a summit in Brussels.

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Israel-Palestinian violence flares

Fresh violence has erupted between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, leaving three Palestinians dead, Palestinian sources say.

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Australia 'flies rape victim back to Nauru'

A pregnant woman who was brought to Australia for an abortion after an alleged rape at the Nauru detention centre is flown back to the island, local media report.

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'Thousands' from ex-Soviet bloc with IS

Up to 7,000 people from the former Soviet Union are fighting for so-called Islamic State in Syria, says Vladimir Putin.

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Nigeria general jailed over defeat

A military court in Nigeria sentences a general to six months in jail for his involvement in one of the army's worst defeats by Boko Haram militants.

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Tanzania starts building mega port

Tanzania has begun building what it says will be the biggest port in East Africa, in the coastal tourist resort of Bagamoyo.

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Europe and Russia plan Moon mission

The European and Russian space agencies are to send the first spacecraft to land near the south pole of the Moon, to lay the groundwork for a possible permanent settlement.

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Watch frosting fly in DNCE's 'Cake By The Ocean' music video — exclusive

'Why not put a massive cake on the beach?' Joe Jonas asks.

Published on October 16, 2015 at 07:32PM

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New Pixar short touches on religion, intergenerational differences

(and cartoon superheroes!)

Published on October 16, 2015 at 08:01PM

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Poetry Pairing | ‘Inward’

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