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Thai cave: Divers advance in effort to save trapped boys

Rescuers hope the 12 missing boys and their coach are on a rock mound nicknamed "Pattaya Beach". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxByCE

Plastic bags: Shop assistant 'grabbed by throat' as Australia ban starts

One customer reportedly grabs a shop assistant by the throat as a ban on single-use plastic bags starts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MCqfJC

Child marriage involving bride of 11 sparks outrage in Malaysia

An 11-year-old girl became a 41-year-old man's third wife, prompting calls for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tSSJXK

Redoine Faid: Gangster in Paris helicopter prison break

Redoine Faid has escaped from a French prison in a helicopter filled with heavily armed men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lMxt2r

The 103-year-old pianist

Colette Maze was born in 1915 and has played the piano for over a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tMM1m6

World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe emerges on world stage as Lionel Messi departs

As Lionel Messi departs the World Cup - possibly for the last time - Kylian Mbappe announces himself on the world's biggest stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAZ6cD

Hello Kitty bullet train makes its maiden voyage

The bespoke train carrying the cartoon character's image will run for three months in west Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z188uY

Australia sex abuse compensation scheme begins

Australia has begun a multi-billion dollar compensation scheme for victims of child sex abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NcP4wR

Mexico elections: Polls due to open after campaign marred by violence

More than 130 candidates and political workers have been killed since campaigning began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KxWdGo

Trump urges Saudis to raise oil output 'by two million barrels'

The US president says he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production due to "turmoil in Iran". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MExvov

Unesco announces new heritage sites around the world

A Saudi oasis, ancient Oman port and Korean mountain monastery also get World Heritage status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lLozlq

Billie razors: 'First razor ad with hairy women' wins praise online

US-based razor brand Billie says it is the first to show women shaving body hair, not hairless legs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnpSFY

Will Russia still smile after the World Cup?

Russians wonder if their 'cold' nation will still be warm and smiling once the World Cup is over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MAHmLL

Why this teacher wants to change his country’s motto

High school teacher Dave Suchanek is so patriotic about Canada, he's created an alter ego: Flagman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lLlXEt

Why female suicide in Afghanistan is so prevalent

In Afghanistan, an estimated 80% of suicide attempts are made by women. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnQJlx

Good week, bad week: The people in the news

Who has had reason to be cheerful this week? And who can't wait for this week to be over? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lIVXcB

The Nigerian imam who saved Christians from Muslim gunmen

Villagers say the imam risked his life to shelter them, after they fled an attack by cattle herders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yXEA1e

Mexico election: Five things you need to know

Key points of the biggest election in Mexican history in which 18,000 seats are up for grabs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kvbue7

Black US senators introduce anti-lynching bill

The bill follows 200 failed attempts in the last century to pass anti-lynching legislation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tQGMBS

Day of The Dead comes to Russia

Mexican football fans celebrate their culture with a carnival at the World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lHlNOh