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Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
After news of Iran peace deal, Lebanese return home to assess wreckage
Some war-weary residents displaced from the south found relative quiet, with guarded optimism that Trump will pressure Israel to adhere to a truce.
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel?
It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.
'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
In Mideast and worldwide, cautious relief over deal to end damaging war
Some world leaders hailed the deal, but many in the Middle East were cautious, saying important details remain to be settled and warning the accord could easily fall apart.
Britain announces sweeping ban on most social media for children under 16
The U.K. prohibition is set to go further than those of other governments that are lining up against platforms engineered to maximize the time children spend on them
Russian attack kills at least five and damages historic monastery in Kyiv
UNESCO, the U.N.’s world heritage agency, condemned the attack, which damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. Russia said it bombed military targets.
Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
Israelis denounce Trump’s deal with Iran
Israeli officials disparaged the peace deal and said Israel’s fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon would go on.
China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in an air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Trump sought to break Iran’s regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
The emerging agreement ends a costly war but leaves Iran’s leadership intact and its nuclear future still subject to negotiation.
Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
