Johnson sticks his foot on a table during a joke with the French president - BBC News
A photo of Boris Johnson sticking his foot on a table during talks in Paris with the French president triggered unflattering comments on social media.
But users on both sides of the Channel who called the UK prime minister's actions insulting might have been jumping to conclusions.
A video appears to show Mr Johnson was responding to a joke by his host.
Emmanuel Macron seems to suggest the table could also be used as a footstool before Mr Johnson lifts his right boot.
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August 23, 2019
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Indonesia cuts off internet to Papua following protests - BBC News
Hundreds of protesters held a rally near the Indonesian presidential palace in Jakarta after numerous riots and demonstrations brought several Papuan cities to a standstill over recent days.
The two Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, have seen numerous buildings being torched, including a jail and a market.
The protests are in response to claims of racism against Papuan students during Independence Day celebrations in the Javanese city of Surabaya.
The government has deployed more than 1000 additional soldiers and shut internet services in the region to "restore security".
Indonesian president Joko Widodo has called for peace, adding that the government will try to look after "the honour and welfare of all people in Papua and West Papua".
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August 23, 2019
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Amazon fires: President Bolsonaro responds to criticism - BBC News
Brazil's President Bolsonaro has responded to criticism about his previous comments, suggesting non-governmental organisations could be to blame for starting the record number of fires in the Amazon.
During his post on Facebook Live, he said that NGOs were "the biggest suspects" because of their lost funding, but still failed to offer any evidence to support his claim.
The president also suggested lack of funding was to blame for the crisis.
"There aren't the resources. The chaos has arrived", he said.
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August 23, 2019
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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory - BBC News
Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?
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August 22, 2019
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Backstop indispensable, Macron tells Johnson - BBC News
Boris Johnson is meeting Emmanuel Macron in Paris for Brexit talks, with the French president saying the UK's vote to quit the EU must be respected.
But he added that the Ireland-Northern Ireland backstop plan was "indispensable" to preserving political stability and the single market.
The backstop, opposed by Mr Johnson, aims to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit
Mr Johnson said that with "energy and creativity we can find a way forward".
On Wednesday German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the onus was on the UK to find a workable plan.
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August 22, 2019
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Ugandan war survivors partnered with therapy dogs - BBC News
Filda was abducted as a child and forced into the LRA rebel army in Uganda, where she witnessed terrible atrocities.
As part of a scheme called The Comfort Dog Project, Filda has been partnered with a dog who was abandoned as a puppy.
The two are now helping each other heal, along with many others like them.
A film by Amelia Martyn-Hemphill for 100 Women.
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August 23, 2019
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Trump slams Danish PM's 'nasty' Greenland comments - BBC News
Denmark said the president's bid to buy Greenland was "absurd" - he called that offensive to the US.
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August 22, 2019
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Boris Johnson: "We do need that backstop removed" - BBC News
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has suggested an alternative to the Irish border backstop - a key Brexit sticking point - could be found within 30 days.
Speaking at a news conference alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Berlin, she stressed it would be up to the UK to offer a workable plan.
The PM said he was "more than happy" with that "blistering timetable".
He accepted the "onus" was on the UK, but said he believed there was "ample scope" for a new deal to be reached.
In his first overseas visit to a fellow leader, Mr Johnson is meeting Mrs Merkel after he told the EU the backstop - which aims to prevent a hard Irish border after Brexit - must be ditched if a no-deal exit was to be avoided.
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August 22, 2019
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Amazon fires: Brazil's president v conservationists - BBC News
Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro says non-governmental organisations may be setting fires in the Amazon to embarrass the Brazilian government after it cut their funding, despite offering no evidence to support the claim.
A record number of fires were recorded in the Amazon this year, according to The National Institute for Space Research (Inpe).
But conservationists have blamed Mr Bolsonaro for the Amazon's plight, saying he has encouraged loggers and farmers to clear the land.
Marcio Astrini from Greenpeace said that the increased deforestation and burning are a "result of his [President Bolsonaro] anti-environmental policy."
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August 22, 2019
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Fire extinguishers and soap at Hong Kong protest - BBC News
A sit-in at Yuen Long train station ended with a stand-off - and protesters took unusual measures to hold back police.
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August 22, 2019
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Myanmar Muslims: 'We're citizens too' - BBC News
From difficulties in getting jobs to mounting online abuse, some Muslims in Myanmar are uneasy over what they say are signs of daily discrimination, which have grown since the Rohingya crisis erupted in 2012. Three Muslims share their stories with the BBC.
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August 22, 2019
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Danish PM reacts to Trump's cancellation of Denmark visit - BBC News
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation's prime minister said Greenland was not for sale to the US.
The president was scheduled to visit on 2 September, at the invitation of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II.
Then last week Mr Trump suggested the US was interested in buying Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen described the suggestion as "absurd" and said she hoped Mr Trump was not being serious.
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August 21, 2019
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Trump cancels Denmark visit amid spat over sale of Greenland - BBC News
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation's prime minister said Greenland was not for sale to the US.
The president was scheduled to visit on 2 September, at the invitation of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II.
Then last week Mr Trump suggested the US was interested in buying Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen described the suggestion as "absurd" and said she hoped Mr Trump was not being serious.
Ms Frederiksen is due to give a statement later on Wednesday.
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August 21, 2019
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Spike in wildfires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest - BBC News
Brazil's Amazon rainforest is facing a record number of fires this year, according to new data from the country's space research agency.
The National Institute for Space Research said there had been an 83% increase on the same period in 2018.
Smoke from the fires caused a blackout in the city of Sao Paulo on Monday, more than 2,700km (1,700 miles) away.
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August 21, 2019
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Russian couple filmed at protest may lose children - BBC News
Russian couple Dmitry and Olga Prokazov have been threatened with having their children taken into care after footage featuring their baby was posted online.
A criminal case has also been opened against them.
The move has shocked many in Russia, where there’s already controversy about more than a dozen people facing prison sentences for taking part in opposition protests in recent weeks.
Produced by Sarah Rainsford and Elizaveta Vereykina
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August 21, 2019
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Dukes, aristocrats and tycoons: Who owns Scotland? - BBC News
Scotland is said to have some of the most concentrated land ownership in the developed world. It’s estimated that fewer than 500 people own half the country’s privately-owned rural land.
But how does land ownership affect our lives and is it important who the land belongs to?
Video by: Morgan Spence
Narration: Jennie Cook
Camera: Nathan Kidd
This feature was inspired by questions sent in by readers of the BBC website.
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August 21, 2019
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Kashmir unrest: 'They shot me and I fell to the ground' - BBC News
There have been a number of protests in Srinagar following India's decision to revoke special autonomous status for the part of Kashmir it controls.
Authorities say the protests have been contained and there have been very few injuries.
But protesters insist many have been hurt. The BBC spoke to two men caught up in the violence.
Video by Aamir Peerzada and Neha Sharma
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August 20, 2019
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Boris Johnson says 'anti-democratic' backstop must be scrapped - BBC News
Boris Johnson has told the EU the Irish border backstop must be scrapped as it is "unviable" and "anti-democratic".
In a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, the PM also said the backstop risked undermining the Northern Irish peace process.
But Mr Tusk said those opposing the arrangement without "realistic alternatives" supported re-establishing a hard border on the island of Ireland.
This was the reality "even if they do not admit it", he added.
"The backstop is an insurance to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland unless and until an alternative is found," Mr Tusk tweeted.
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August 20, 2019
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'Twitter has adopted my grandad' - BBC News
Ayla Winter-White's 82-year-old grandad Keith has become a social media sensation after she posted a video online.
Ayla, 20, from Ascot in Berkshire, needed an extra pair of hands after having hip surgery.
Grandad Keith became her knight in shining armour, but it is his unusual talent that captured people's hearts.
His granddaughter's original Twitter post has been seen by more than 11 million people.
Video journalist: Robyn Montague
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August 20, 2019
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Hong Kong: British consulate staffer 'detained at China border' - BBC News
The UK Foreign Office has expressed concern over reports that a Hong Kong consulate employee has been detained at the Chinese border.
Media reports said Simon Cheng, who is thought to be from Hong Kong, is believed to have gone missing on 8 August.
An FCO statement said it was "seeking further information from authorities in Guangdong Province and Hong Kong".
The British embassy in Beijing is providing support to the family.
An FCO spokesperson said: "We are concerned by reports that a member of our team has been detained while returning to Hong Kong from Shenzhen."
Local outlet HKFP reports that Mr Cheng is a trade and investment officer at the Scottish Development International section of the consulate, and had travelled to a business event in Shenzhen on 8 August via the Lo Wu immigration control point.
His girlfriend told news site HK01 he had planned to travel home by train the same day, but did not return.
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August 20, 2019
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The Rock has been named as the highest-paid actor of the last year.
Dwayne Johnson earned $89.4m (£73.6m), according to the latest annual rankings from Forbes.
Tap the link in our bio to find out the others on the top 10 list! #therock #hollywood #money #bbcnews (📷: VGC, Kevin Winter, Emma McIntyre, VMN19, Getty Images)
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The first divers to visit the Titanic in nearly 15 years say some of the wreck is deteriorating rapidly. Strong ocean currents, salt corrosion and metal-eating bacteria are all damaging the ship. The remains of the boat sit 3.8km (2.4 miles) down at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean.
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Would you start a bullet journal? They're hand-drawn financial trackers, decorated with amazing illustrations. People are using them to plan and save money – and photos uploaded to Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube are really popular. So, would you get with the trend?
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Thumbs up or down for this piece of art? The giant hand, described as a Lovecraftian nightmare come to life, is sitting atop Wellington's City Gallery in New Zealand. Ronnie van Hout's Quasi installation was carried by helicopter from Christchurch on Monday. The relocation of the five-metre tall (16 feet) sculpture has stirred up a mixture of revulsion and civic pride in New Zealand's capital. Tap the link in our bio to read more about it.
PHOTO: City Gallery Wellington
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One minute they were there, the next they were gone with the wind. Dozens of inflatable mattresses were blown away before an outdoor movie night in Colorado. 🌬 🛏🛏🛏🛏🛏 #outdoorcinema #movienight #instaweather #bbcnews
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Keith's hidden talent for painting nails has certainly got him noticed. 💅❤️ His granddaughter Ayla Winter-White filmed the 82-year-old doing hers when he offered to paint them after her hip operation. That's also when she found out he's been painting her nan's nails for the last 30 years because she suffers from arthritis. Ayla shared the video online and brought Keith a whole world of fans. #nails #nailsofinstagram #hero @bbcsouthnews #bbcnews
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Adam Riches used to mess around with pens and pencils and draw historical figures as a child.
Rediscovering that interest for doodling has now helped him to forge a career in art. @bbceastofengland #doodles #drawing #art #bbcnews
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A retirement home in Northumberland, UK, has welcomed two new residents. It is hoped the 18-month-old alpaca twin brothers will improve residents' health and wellbeing by offering companionship and time outside the home. 📷: @bbcneandcumbria #alpaca #retirement #bbcnews
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We are all feeling so very lost without you. The widow of UK police officer Andrew Harper has paid an emotional tribute to her husband. Lissie Harper married her partner of 13 years less than a month before he was killed while investigating a burglary. Click the link in our bio to read her full tribute. #bbcnews
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Catrina Farnell was 23 and a talented dancer with dreams of becoming a choreographer. Then she was diagnosed with Cauda equina syndrome. Now 31 she is reliant on crutches and a wheelchair. Catrina's legs, bowel, bladder and sexual organs are all severely damaged. Her frail mother Margaret has become her carer. #caudaequinasyndrome #spine #health #bbcnews
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This film contains images that some may find upsetting.
Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an air strike hit the bus they were on. His face was severely wounded and he was left completely blind. The little boy was three years old at the time. The family now live in neighbouring Lebanon and allowed @eloisealanna to film them in their temporary home.#syria #lebanon #bbcnews
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A pair of kayakers were soaked when they paddled close to Spencer glacier in Alaska. Huge chunks of ice fell off, causing a massive wave heading straight for Andrew and Josh. #alaska #glacier #bbcnews
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