'Assange smeared faeces in Ecuador embassy,' says president - BBC News
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has told the BBC why his government decided to revoke Julian Assange's asylum.
The Wikileaks co-founder was arrested in London on 11 April after seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy.
Mr Moreno accused Mr Assange of rubbing excrement on the embassy walls. Mr Assange's lawyer has accused Ecuador of "outrageous allegations".
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April 18, 2019
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Madeira bus crash: At least 29 killed on tourist bus - BBC News
A bus carrying German tourists has plunged off a road and overturned on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
At least 29 people died and another 27 were injured in the accident near the town of Caniço, according to national news agency Lusa.
Local mayor Filipe Sousa said all the tourists on the bus were German but some local people could also be among the casualties. Eleven of the fatalities were men and 17 women, Mr Sousa added. The bus was reported to be carrying 55 people.
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April 18, 2019
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In 360: Notre-Dame cathedral before the fire - BBC News
Notre-Dame cathedral in the months before the fire filmed in 360.
Footage courtesy Forum des images / TV5Monde Original Footage directed by Raphaël Beaugrand
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April 17, 2019
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Horses take ballot boxes to Indonesian villages - BBC News
Indonesia election: Horses, boats and planes get ballot boxes to remote villages
With more than 190 million Indonesians voting in the general election, it hasn't been easy getting ballot boxes to every part of the vast country.
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April 17, 2019
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Notre Dame: Priceless artefacts saved from blaze - BBC News
Notre Dame Cathedral came within 30 minutes of being totally destroyed last night, according to the French government, with ministers praising the speed and bravery of firefighters.
Tonight President Macron addressed the people of France and vowed to restore the cathedral within five years. And as billions of euros are pledged by those wanting to help, French spirits have been lifted by the news that so many priceless artefacts have been saved.
BBC News at Ten’s coverage of the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire, with Paris Correspondent Lucy Williamson, Arts Correspondent David Sillito, Fergal Keane, and presented by Sophie Raworth.
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April 16, 2019
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First look inside Notre-Dame after fire - BBC News
Search teams are assessing the damage to Notre-Dame cathedral, after firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the flames.
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to reconstruct the historic building.
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April 16, 2019
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Notre-Dame fire: Millions pledged to rebuild cathedral - BBC News
Notre-Dame cathedral fire: Hundreds of millions of euros have been pledged to help rebuild Notre-Dame after a devastating fire partially destroyed the French cathedral.
The fire, declared fully extinguished some 15 hours after it began, ravaged the 850-year-old building's roof and caused its spire to collapse.
But firefighters who worked through the night managed to save the Paris landmark's main stone structure, including its two towers.
The cause of the fire is not yet clear.
Paris public prosecutor Rémy Heitz said his office was "favouring the theory of an accident", but had assigned 50 people to work on what he believed would be a "long" and "complex" investigation.
Other officials have suggested it could be linked to extensive renovation works taking place at the cathedral.
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April 16, 2019
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Notre-Dame fire: Structure 'saved' after huge fire - BBC News
The main structure of the Notre-Dame cathedral has been "saved" after it caught fire in a devastating blaze.
A Paris fire official said the structure had been preserved after hundreds of fire fighters worked to extinguish the flames.
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April 16, 2019
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Notre Dame: Blaze engulfs medieval icon - BBC News
It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It has stood on the banks of the river Seine for more than 800 years. Tonight Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is completely engulfed by fire.
Huge crowds gathered in the streets around it - many were in tears. Notre Dame took 200 years to build - it's one of the greatest treasures of medieval architecture. Tonight it lies in ruins.
BBC News at Ten’s breaking coverage of the decimation of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, with Sophie Raworth, Lucy Williamson and Fergal Keane.
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April 15, 2019
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The moment Notre-Dame’s spire fell - BBC News
The spire of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral has collapsed due to a massive fire.
The cause of the fire is not yet clear, but officials say that it could be linked to renovation work.
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April 15, 2019
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Notre-Dame cathedral on fire in Paris - BBC News
A fire has broken out at the famous Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris and has spread rapidly across the building.
The cause is not yet clear, but officials say that it could be linked to renovation work.
A major operation to tackle the blaze is under way at the 850-year-old Gothic building, but the cathedral's spire and roof have collapsed.
Last year, the Catholic Church in France appealed for funds to save the building, which was crumbling.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on his way to the scene, said his thoughts were with "all Catholics and all French people."
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April 15, 2019
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Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris - BBC News
A fire has broken out at the famous Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris and has spread rapidly across the building.
The cause is not yet clear, but officials say that it could be linked to renovation work.
A major operation to tackle the blaze is under way at the 850-year-old Gothic building, but the cathedral's spire and roof have collapsed.
Last year, the Catholic Church in France appealed for funds to save the building, which was crumbling.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on his way to the scene, said his thoughts were with "all Catholics and all French people."
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April 15, 2019
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India election 2019: All you need to know - BBC News
India's general election is the biggest democratic exercise in the world.
Here are some of the numbers, leaders and issues you need to know about, as the country goes to polls in seven phases starting 11 April.
Results will be out on 23 May.
Produced by Kinjal Pandya-Wagh and Kavitha Prasad.
Graphics by Fadi Gibara
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April 15, 2019
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Rape survivors redefining themselves through dance - BBC News
Kemi and Mojo are two women who want to take back control of their bodies after their sexuality was stolen from them.
They've joined one of the "UK's first plus-size dance classes" to build their confidence and learn to love themselves as they are.
Both women have waived their right to anonymity to talk about their experiences of being raped in the hope of encouraging others to speak out.
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Video journalist: Samantha Everett
April 15, 2019
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Brexit: How do you delay leaving? - BBC News
What is Article 50 and why does it matter for Brexit? Reality Check's Chris Morris tackles the terminology.
Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin.
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April 15, 2019
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Paradise fire survivors: 'Losing everything has made me stronger' - BBC News
In November 2018, the Camp Fire swept through Butte County, California, destroying the town of Paradise.
Officials estimate it could take a decade to fully rebuild the town – but five months later, the survivors are slowly starting to return.
The BBC met up with three families who lost their homes in Paradise to see what life looks now.
Video by Colleen Hagerty
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April 17, 2019
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'World's largest plane' takes to the air - BBC News
The world's largest aeroplane by wingspan has taken to the air over the Mojave desert in California.
The aircraft built by Stratolaunch is designed to act as a flying launch pad for satellites.
Its wingspan measures 385ft (117m) and on its maiden flight the jet reached speeds of about 170mph (274km/h).
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April 14, 2019
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Amritsar: India marks 100 years since massacre - BBC News
Ceremonies have taken place to mark 100 years since the massacre in the Indian city of Amritsar.
Hundreds of Indian civilians were shot by British troops while attending a public meeting, in defiance of a ban by colonial authorities.
This week British Prime Minister Theresa May described the incident as a "tragedy" and "a shameful scar on British Indian history", but stopped short of the formal apology that some have called for.
The death toll is disputed. An inquiry set up by the colonial authorities put the figure at 379, but Indian sources put it nearer to 1,000.
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April 14, 2019
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The great mosquito swap - BBC News
Every year, it’s estimated that nearly 400 million people around the world are infected with dengue fever, a potentially fatal illness that’s passed on by mosquitoes.
No vaccine is effective at preventing people catching the disease, but what if the mosquitoes themselves were treated to stop them spreading it?
In one city that is severely affected – Medellin in Colombia — an ambitious project is underway to swap wild mosquitoes for a variety that is identical in every way, but with one crucial difference. These mosquitoes have been bred from specimens injected with bacteria that make it impossible to transmit not just dengue, but also the Zika and chikungunya viruses, and Yellow Fever.
Buoyed by successful projects in Australia, the World Mosquito Program is releasing millions of newly-minted mosquitoes across Medellin, in the hope that they will replace the wild population.
And to reassure the public, schoolchildren are being taught to love mosquitoes, and even to breed them — a message that contradicts what they’ve been brought up to believe.
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April 14, 2019
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Venezuela crisis: Lack of cash leads to bartering - BBC News
As soaring inflation in Venezuela creates a shortage of cash, people have turned to bartering, exchanging fish for different types of food and other goods.
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April 13, 2019
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President Trump asked the White House lawyer to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Ten episodes involving the president were scrutinised by Mueller over the two year investigation. But the 400-page report ultimately clears the Trump team of collusion with Russia during the 2016 election. Read more, link in bio. 👆 #MuellerReport #WilliamBarr #DonaldTrump #RobertMueller #Russiainvestigation #russiaprobe
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Peekaboo! This rare dusky pademelon has its first view of the world, as it peers out of its mother's pouch. This tiny newborn is the first to be born at @chesterzoo in the UK, and we think he is pretty cute! Dusky pademelons are a rare type of 'miniature kangaroo' from Indonesia and are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Zoo conservationists hope the newcomer will help to raise the profile of this little known species. All we want to know is - what's his name? 🦘😍 #animalsofinsta #kangaroo #bbcnews
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Could climate change be linked to the dramatic increase in how many Indian farmers are taking their own lives? This is the question posed in photographer's Federico Borella's project 'Five Degrees' - which has just scooped the first prize of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards. The series is located in Tamil Nadu, which faced the worst drought for 140 years in 2016-2017. This first photo is a portrait of Karpule - who used to work as a farmer. Now he works on a construction site and earns 400 rupees per day (which is around £4.50). The second photo shows Mallika standing in the middle of the field where her husband took his own life. Their crop was destroyed in the drought. The judges of the awards said Borella documented this with incredible sensitivity. Tap the link in our bio to see more of these photographs⬆️ #bbcnews #india #tamilnadu #climatechange
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Her star shone so brightly. Only 16, CBBC actress Mya-Lecia Naylor has passed away. It is not yet known how she died.
Heartfelt tributes are pouring in for the teenager, who starred as Fran in two series of @millieinbetweenofficial and Mya in @almostnevershow. Far too young, and a huge loss for all. Our hearts go out to her family, members of her BBC family wrote. She shone so brightly on our screens, it's unthinkable that she won't be part of our journey going forward, Alice Webb, director of BBC Children's said, describing the hugely popular actress as a real role model for young fans. 🙏❤️ Tap the link in our bio to read more.
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I couldn't see the audience... I wanted to run away. BTS are arguably the world's biggest boy band – but they still get overwhelmed. The boys talked about failing and trying again, and feeling the love from their #BTSArmy
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Who’s the best boy? 👏🐶🏅Pal is a lifesaver - and so deserving of that medal he’s wearing. He’s a medical detection dog who alerts his diabetic owner Claire when there are changes in her blood sugar levels. The eight-year-old labrador has been by her side for six years, and has helped her over 12,000 times. If Claire’s blood sugar changes were not caught in time, they could have killed her. Claire said: “Having Pal gave me the confidence to leave the house again.” UK vet charity PDSA awarded Pal the Order of Merit which they say is like an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for animals. Click the link in our bio to find out how he does his job, and the impact he’s had.
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“The pain I was going through was nothing compared to the pain they went through.” ❤️🥺 US marine Micah Herndon was determined to finish the Boston marathon, even if it meant crawling to the finish line. He was running to honour three of his comrades who were killed in Afghanistan, but at the 22nd mile his legs locked up. He said when he felt like giving up, he would just repeat their names and keep on crawling. He still managed to finish in 3 hours and 38 minutes. #determination #running #USmarines #Boston #Bostonmarathon #marathonrunning #tribute #bbcnews
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This is the dream right?! 🤖👏 A robot that tidies up! A company in Japan is trying to teach a pair of machines to tackle the ultimate chore - tidying a child’s bedroom. 😬 They use the same artificial intelligence as self-driving cars and what’s used in smart factories… but it’s no mean feat. Recognising random objects and putting them in the right place is a tricky task for robots. This is just one of part of a robot revolution that’s set to change our lives. Want to know more? Click the link in our bio for our special feature on the technology of tomorrow. #robots #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #technology #science #Japan #cleaning #bbcnews
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78,000 photos, 4,738 photographers, only one winning image. 📸 Crying Girl on the Border by Getty Images photographer John Moore, shows Honduran toddler Yanela Sanchez crying as she and her mother, Sandra Sanchez, are taken into custody by US border officials in Texas, USA. It was taken in June 2018 and caused outcry from all over the world. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that Yanela and her mother had not been among the thousands who had been separated by US officials. By 20 June President Donald Trump reversed the controversial practice. Click the link in our bio for more powerful images that were nominated as finalists in the World Press Photo contest 2019 - a warning though, some may find some of the photos upsetting. #photography #photojournalism #photojournalist #photojournalists #pressphotography #pressphotos #worldpressphoto #worldpressphoto2019 #bbcnews
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Across 17,000 islands, from the jungles of Borneo to the slums of Jakarta, millions of Indonesians voted today in one of the world's largest exercises in democracy. Check out our Instagram Story at a polling booth in the capital city Jakarta and tap on the link in our bio for updates on the #Indonesia2019Election results.
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