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Israel says CCTV shows hostages at Gaza hospital
Israel says the video - which the BBC has not verified - shows captives were taken to al-Shifa on 7 October.
Israel 'hopeful of hostage deal in coming days'
It comes after Qatar's PM said "very minor" obstacles remained to a deal between Israel and Hamas.
Australia stun India to win sixth World Cup
Australia stun hosts India in Ahmedabad to win the men's Cricket World Cup for a sixth time.
The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers
In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.
Inside West Bank district under lockdown since Hamas attack
In the fortified H2 area of Hebron, Palestinian residents are being forced off the street at gunpoint.
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies aged 96
The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.
Yemen's Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea
The Iran-backed rebels say the vessel is Israeli - a claim denied by Israel which blames Iran.
Taylor Swift appears out of breath at Rio concert
Video showed the singer gasping for air in between songs during her performance in the stifling heat.
Comedian Russell Brand quizzed by police over sex offence allegations
Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences
Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".
Argentines choose between polar opposites in run-off
A left-wing economy minister and a far-right libertarian are vying to become the next president.
Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".
Argentines choose between polar opposites in run-off
A left-wing economy minister and a far-right libertarian are vying to become the next president.
Napoleon's hat sells for €1.9m at auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and was sold above estimates.
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Putin critic Girkin wants Russia presidential run
Igor Girkin says he wants to disrupt next March's "sham election" where the winner is already known.
Watch: Crane topples from high rise after earthquake
The crane fell from the top of the construction site in Davao City in the Philippines.
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