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Jins Shamsuddin, Malaysia's James Bond, chokes to death on banana fritter

Shamsuddin starred in more than 40 feature films and was famed for his portrayal of secret agent Jefri Zain.

Thousands flee western Mosul as Iraqi forces battle Isis fighters in group's stronghold

Over 10,000 civilians have fled Isis-held districts since government forces breached the city's southern defences on 23 February.

The woman who found a £20 note and kept it is yet another victim of needless public shaming

Society is divided on whether "finders keepers" is right when cash is found.

[HOLD FOR JES] Scientology: What you need to know about the religion that promises spiritual certainty

German spooks investigating Scientology infiltration at Haus der Kunst art gallery

Inquiry into man "in an important position there who belongs to an organisation with fascist-like structures".

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How much pee is in a swimming pool? Shocking urine levels discovered

The team analysed urine levels in 31 swimming pools and hot tubs - the results are pretty distressing.

I ate fake passport en route to US, Cuban baseball star Jose Abreu tells federal jury

Athlete testifies against a sports agent and baseball trainer accused of alien smuggling and conspiracy.

Gibraltar runway standoff sees police arrest three senior MoD officials for 'hindering sex probe'

Military personnel suspected of perverting the course of justice following runway incident on 8 February.

Bengaluru drops plan to build India's longest steel flyover after recurring controversies

The 6.7km stretch would have run through the heart of the tech capital of India linking key facilities.

Vehicles bringing people out of eastern Aleppo

UN: Forced evacuation of east Aleppo by Syrian forces was a war crime

UN concludes both sides in final push by Assad forces for control of east Aleppo committed war crimes.

US backed Iraqi forces foil counter-attack by Isis militants in west Mosul

Militants managed to get close to Iraqi forces in southwestern Mosul by hiding among displaced people.

Full list of Lords who voted to back rights of EU citizens in UK post-Brexit

Peers vote in favour of amendment to Brexit bill previously rejected by MPs.

Philippine police falsified evidence to kill urban poor in Duterte's war on drugs - HRW report

The Human Rights Watch has called for the UN to conduct an independent, international investigation into the widespread killings.

22 dead in clashes between army and M23 rebels in DRC since January says official

Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.

Sadist who tortured young children with pliers and samurai swords jailed for life

Dean Cardiss sentenced for more than a dozen 'horrendous' crimes against boys and girls as young as three.

Aftermath of tornadoes that hit US Midwest, destroying hundreds of homes with hail and high winds

Nearly 110 homes in Perryville, Missouri, were damaged or destroyed, as the twister battered the city.

Women refugees in UK still facing dehumanising abuse – but who is listening?

"We came here to be safe" – women share stories of fleeing persecution only to face discrimination in Britain.

Nigerian software engineer says US Customs made him take a test to prove his computer knowledge

"No one would tell me why I was being questioned," 28-year-old Celestine Omin said.

International court is not targeting Africans its leader tells Ugandan President Museveni

Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi met Museveni at the end of her visit to Uganda.

Severed head of suspected Sufi shrine bomber found, Pakistan counter-terror unit confirms

The blast at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, which killed over 70, was claimed by Isis.

South Korea blames Chinese hackers for DDoS attack that brought down Lotte Duty Free website

The attacks come days after Lotte Group affiliate approved a land swap deal for Thaad deployment.

Mexico: Police in Veracruz find 11 bodies with war challenge note

Local media claim a sign posted near the bodies read: 'You want a war, you'll get a war'.

Thailand: Family killed in insurgent attack in Muslim-majority province

An unknown number of assailants started shooting at a pick-up truck, killing four occupants and injuring two others.

Saudi Arabia: 2 transgender Pakistanis allegedly tortured to death by police in Riyadh

They had reportedly been arrested for cross-dressing in public.

Failed asylum seekers choose to accept cash from Australia and return to home countries

Officials pressured asylum seekers to take $25,000 and return home.

Isis prepared for west Mosul battle and complicated enemy advance, says coalition commander

Stephen Townsend expressed hope that Raqqa in Syria will also be liberated from Isis control.

British expertise on Russia has 'disintegrated' since Cold War MPs warn

The foreign affairs committee says a lack of Russian knowledge is hampering ties with Moscow.

Crocodile at Tunisia zoo dies after 'savage' attack by visitors

Zoo authorities said the reptile died from internal haemorrhaging after being pummelled with large rocks.

Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in US drone strike in Syria

The 59-year-old was reportedly second in command in the group's hierarchy behind leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Ebola nurse Salome Karwah's husband says hospital's negligence behind her death

Karwah was named as Time magazine's person of the year in 2014 for her extraordinary work against Ebola.

Kim Jong-nam assassination: Malaysia to scrap visa-free entry for North Koreans

The move is aimed at safeguarding national security, Malaysia's deputy prime minister said.

Britain's police in 'perilous state' says watchdog in damning report

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary sounded alarm over British police in 'crisis'.

Afghanistan-born Canadian doctor detained at US border and questioned about 'tribal chief'

After the ordeal, Dr Sardar Ahmad returned to Canada and said he had no interest in entering the US.

Joe Biden's son Hunter and widowed daughter-in-law Hallie confirm romantic relationship

Hunter and Hallie Biden reportedly began dating after the death of Beau Biden in 2015.

Donald Trump delivers message of 'unity and strength'

White House denies Donald Trump's address to Congress was a 'reset' speech

The president has been praised for his shift toward a more conciliatory tone and a pledge of unity.

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