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Hong Kong: Transport paralysed in clampdown on rioters

Most of Hong Kong's metro system remains shut after a day which saw stations and businesses attacked in violent anti-government protests. ...

Trump-Ukraine inquiry: Democrats demand documents from White House

US Democratic lawmakers have demanded documents from the White House as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. ...

Trump-Ukraine: Texts show envoy's alarm over plans

Texts released by Democrats in Congress reveal how US officials worked to push the Ukrainian president into opening a public inquiry into President Trump's leading opponent, Joe Biden. ...

Hong Kong: Anger as face masks banned after months of protests

Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam has used a colonial-era emergency law to ban face masks to try to quell months of anti-government unrest. ...

Paris police attack: Four killed by knife-wielding man

A knife-wielding man has killed four staff at police headquarters in central Paris, French media report. ...

Boris Johnson: Brexit plan 'genuine attempt to bridge chasm'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he has made a "genuine attempt to bridge the chasm" in order to get a fresh Brexit deal with the EU. ...

South Africa envoy condemns UN’s inability to inaction on Palestine resolutions

South Africa’s Ambassador to the UN Jerry Matjila has criticised the UN for not implementing any of its 72 resolutions on Palestine since 1948. ...

Hong Kong protests: Rubber bullet blinds journalist in one eye

An Indonesian journalist has been left permanently blinded in her right eye by a rubber bullet said to have been fired by police during unrest in Hong Kong. ...

Brexit: New UK plan for Northern Ireland to stay in single market

The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop. ...

China anniversary: Hong Kong protester shot by live round

An activist involved in anti-Chinese protests in Hong Kong has been shot in the chest, police say. ...

Dutch tractor protest sparks 'worst rush hour'

Tractor-driving farmers taking to the streets to demand greater recognition have caused the worst ever Dutch morning rush hour on Tuesday, according to motoring organisation ANWB. ...

Tory conference: Sajid Javid promises 'significant response' to no-deal Brexit

The chancellor has promised "a significant economic policy response" in the event of a no-deal Brexit. ...

Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

At least one person has died after a fire broke out at an overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, local officials say. ...

No reason to probe Bidens: former Ukraine prosecutor

A Ukrainian ex-prosecutor general has told the BBC there is no reason for his country to investigate President Donald Trump's political rival Joe Biden. ...

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been ordered by Democrats to turn over documents relating to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. ...

Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Haiti amid violent protest against President Jovenel Moïse. ...

Iran nuclear deal: EU nations warn Tehran over breaches

Britain, France and Germany have warned Iran against any further breaches of the international nuclear deal signed in 2015, the BBC has learnt. ...

Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'

The whistleblower whose complaint has led to an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is a CIA officer, US media report. ...

White House 'tried to hide Trump Ukraine call transcript'

Trump administration officials tried to "lock down" all details of the US president's phone call to Ukraine's leader, according to a whistleblower's report. ...