An ex-senior Met Police officer says he is "absolutely devastated" by the figures for 2018.
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Mexico: Seven police officers die in Veracruz prison riot
The officers died during an operation to retake control of a jail after an uprising, say authorities.
Efrain Rios Montt: Guatemala ex-leader tried for genocide dies
Efrain Rios Montt became synonymous with large-scale human rights abuses during the civil war.
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RAF anniversary flypast at Biggin Hill https://ift.tt/2pUCfwZ
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Stephon Clarke protester hit by Sacramento sheriff vehicle https://ift.tt/2IjQaDD
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Stars entertain North Korea leader
The North Korean leader was in the audience to watch South Korean K-pop stars in Pyongyang.
Stephon Clarke protester hit by Sacramento sheriff vehicle
The woman was protesting against police brutality following the fatal shooting of Stephon Clarke.
Chelsea 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Dele Alli scores twice as Tottenham claim a first league win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years and damage Chelsea's top-four hopes.
Gaza-Israel violence: Netanyahu and Erdogan in war of words
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkey's President Erdogan trade barbs over the deadly clashes.
RAF anniversary flypast at Biggin Hill
A formation of three World War Two aircraft - a Spitfire T9, Spitfire Mk IX and a Hawker Hurricane X - fly over the airfield of Biggin Hill.
Kuwait death sentences for murder of Filipina maid
A couple is held responsible for the death of Joanna Demafelis whose body was found in a freezer.
Arsenal 3-0 Stoke City
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late double sets Arsenal on course for victory over relegation-threatened Stoke at Emirates Stadium.
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Tiangong-1: China space lab's return approaches
The defunct station is hurtling towards Earth but chances of it falling into your garden are slim.
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Pope Easter message urges ‘end to Syria carnage’
He spoke of a people "worn down by an apparently endless war" in an Easter message urging peace.
Alvarado v Alvarado: Costa Rica's election explained
Same-sex marriage is one of the main issues in a neck-and-neck contest for the presidency.
April Fool's Day: 10 stories that look like pranks but aren't
It is even harder to decipher the fake news from the facts on April Fool's Day.
Parents fool children with Easter 'treats'
Brussels sprouts disguised as chocolates are dished out as Easter Sunday falls on April Fool's Day
Commonwealth Games: Chad le Clos & Elaine Thompson among global ones-to-watch
Swimmers Chad le Clos and Emma McKeon and sprinter Elaine Thompson are among the global names to follow at the Commonwealth Games.
Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder: Unification fight talks 'could start next week'
Negotiations for a world heavyweight title unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could start next week, says promoter Barry Hearn.
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South Korea's K-pop heavyweights set to perform in North
Some of the biggest names in K-pop are in Pyongyang, amid thawing diplomatic relations.
Banned animal items seen inside Heathrow Airport's 'dead shed'
Newsbeat's been inside the banned wildlife room at Heathrow Airport - which includes seized illegal ivory and taxidermy.
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Russia Kemerovo fire: Aman Tuleyev quits as governor
Aman Tuleyev said resigning was "the only true decision" following the disaster that killed 60 people.
Tiangong-1: China space lab to plunge to Earth on Monday
The defunct station is hurtling towards Earth but chances of it crashing in your garden are slim.
Moscow official says West is trying to deny Russia World Cup
A Moscow official accuses the UK and US of trying to stop the championship being held in Russia.
Florida alligator: Police posts show Nokomis pool gator
The 11-foot reptile burst through a screen door and plunged into the swimming pool, police said.
Paralysed man to walk London Marathon wearing exoskeleton suit
It will take 37 hours but Simon Kindleysides will be the first paralysed man to walk the Marathon.
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Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle choose flowers
Peonies, which the bride has said make her "endlessly happy", are among the flowers chosen by the couple.
Nigerian senator salary calculator: How do you compare?
Compare your pay to Nigerian senators, who are entitled to $37,500 a month each for expenses.
The 83-year-old lingerie model with a powerful message about ageing
This 83-year-old, who's thought to be the world’s oldest lingerie model, has a powerful message about ageing.
Spring time in the refugee florist
Women fleeing war, persecution and domestic violence find freedom in flowers.
Your pictures; Waiting
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "waiting".
India's Gorakhpur hospital: The night the children died
Did lack of oxygen really cause the deaths of 30 children in one night at an Indian hospital?
The country where the British are blamed for everything
Conspiracy theories in Afghanistan often have a distinctive feature - it's foreigners, and especially the British, who are cast in the role of the villain.
How Aboriginal Australians forged tools from early British ships
Archaeologists say recently discovered items in Sydney can be traced to London's River Thames.
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Syria war: 'Deal struck' to take critically injured out of Douma
Reports say the critically injured will be allowed to leave Douma under a deal brokered by Russia.
Skripal poisoning: Russian diplomats leave Washington
Expelled Russian diplomats leave their embassy in Washington to fly home.
Anthony Joshua beats Joseph Parker on points to add WBO world heavyweight title
Anthony Joshua adds the WBO world heavyweight belt to his WBA and IBF titles as he beats Joseph Parker on points in their unification fight in Cardiff.
Mali jihadist faces war crimes charges at International Criminal Court
Mali handed the suspect over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
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Resignation in UK Labour anti-Semitism row https://ift.tt/2J6rlfT
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Mount Everest: Sherpa to attempt record 22nd climb
Nepali Kami Rita Sherpa, 48, is hoping to break the record for most successful climbs of Everest.
French fairground ride hurls man to death
A rotating carousel crashes to the ground in a town north of Lyon, leaving four more people injured.
Sri Lankan navy refloats WW2 ship
The British SS Sagaing, bombed in a Japanese air strike 75 years ago, is returned to the surface.
Anti-Semitism row official Christine Shawcroft quits Labour NEC
Christine Shawcroft resigns from the party's ruling body - comedian Eddie Izzard will replace her.
In pictures: Christians celebrate Easter around the world
Pictures from around the world capture Christians celebrating Easter, their Holiest time of year.
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