Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.

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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

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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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