Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.

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Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

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Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

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Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

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Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

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