EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

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People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway

At least 27 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district.

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Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures

The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.

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'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.

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Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province.

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'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.

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New species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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