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Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says

The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u08xvMo

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c5BrIop

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwZWUCM

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsiaVLp

Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'

Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYouLqb

Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sZGjyUi

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yq8cxlu

Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fKVbNYk

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGQlnmr

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SLkGm9n

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8yNKvw

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCxdovG

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CkAvBP

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCxdovG

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4U5p2cQ

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgvIdKJ

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XdIkSPV

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fe4L3ip

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cwCt13n

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/etAT5QM