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Names of 50 killed in NZ terror attack read out at solemn service

Names of 50 killed in NZ terror attack read out at solemn serviceAn estimated 20,000 people have attended a national memorial service in New Zealand to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.

Seven dead after blaze engulfs Bangladesh high-rise

Seven dead after blaze engulfs Bangladesh high-riseNineteen people have died and about 70 been injured after a huge fire broke out in a high-rise office block in Bangladesh.

Saudi women’s rights campaigners released – but more still locked up

Saudi women’s rights campaigners released – but more still locked upSaudi Arabia has released three women’s rights activists whose arrests along with others has deeply undermined the country’s claim to be reforming itself.

Venezuela opposition leader vows to fight on despite 15-year ban

Venezuela opposition leader vows to fight on despite 15-year banVenezuela’s opposition leader has pledged to continue his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro – despite being banned from holding public office for 15 years.

Israeli minister wants to ‘decimate’ militant group Hamas

Israeli minister wants to ‘decimate’ militant group HamasAn Israeli minister says he wants to “decimate” the militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Inmates treated ex-Trump aide as a ‘political celebrity’

Inmates treated ex-Trump aide as a ‘political celebrity’George Papadopoulos, the former Trump campaign aide who was jailed for lying to the FBI, has told Sky News he was treated as a “political celebrity” in prison and was warmly welcomed by Trump-supporting inmates.

Pope reveals why he refused to let people kiss his ring

Pope reveals why he refused to let people kiss his ringPope Francis has revealed the reason why he pulled his hand away when dozens of people lined up this week to kiss his ring.

Decades-old mystery of washed up Garfield phones finally solved

Decades-old mystery of washed up Garfield phones finally solvedA mystery which has been perplexing French litter pickers in Brittany for decades has finally been solved.

Tearful mother pleads for ‘abducted’ son to be returned

Tearful mother pleads for ‘abducted’ son to be returnedThe mother of an eight-year-old boy who is thought to have been abducted by his father earlier this month has pleaded for him to be returned home.