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France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
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Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.
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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
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EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
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Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers' bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.
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US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa
The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests.
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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.
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Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".
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Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer
Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.
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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
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Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.