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Top News Stories North Korea: US vows sanctions and will activate Thaad system 'within days' The Thaad system to protect South Korea from the North will be activated "within days", says the US. Trump won't scrap Nafta trade deal 'at this time' President Trump seeks to renegotiate the trade deal with Canada and Mexico, rather than abandon it. Syria war: 'Israeli strike' hits military site near Damascus airport Unconfirmed reports say an Israeli strike targeted an arms supply hub operated by Hezbollah. Brexit: Chancellor Merkel warns UK on scope of talks with EU Angela Merkel says the future UK-EU relationship can only be discussed once exit issues are resolved.   Ann Coulter's Berkeley speech cancelled a day beforehand University officials said they could not guarantee a safe venue for the conservative commentator. Sport 'Cheater' Sharapova should not play tennis again - Bouchard The WTA is "sending out the wrong message to kids" by allowing Maria Sharapova to resume her playing career, says 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard. Secret payments to players and agents focus of HMRC investigation Secret payments made to players, their agents or third parties is the focus of a tax fraud investigation by British and French authorities. ICC reverses decision that would have handed power to India, England & Australia The ICC pass a revised financial model reversing a decision which effectively handed control of the sport to India, England and Australia. Top Videos Russia ramps up its military in the Arctic Cheap and accessible drug tackles death in childbirth Newlyweds divided over Trump's 100 days British High Commission helps gay couples marry in Australia

Magazine Wives wanted in the Faroe Islands There's a shortage of women in the Faroe Islands. So men are increasingly seeking wives from Thailand and the Philippines. Business Trump won't scrap Nafta trade deal 'at this time' President Trump seeks to renegotiate the trade deal with Canada and Mexico, rather than abandon it. Samsung sees best quarterly profits in three years Strong demand for its memory chips and flat screens for televisions and phones boost the tech giant.   Technology Cash offered after drones disrupt flights in China Up to £112,000 is being offered for information about drones that disrupted flights at a Chinese airport. Classic BlackBerry gets Android revival The classic BlackBerry smartphone, including physical keyboard, is given a 2017 makeover.

Capital What to do about your noisy office The smacks, clicks and chatter could drive anyone to distraction   When happy hour isn't optional In some industries, drinking is simply standard practice for success Culture Can Guardians Vol 2 match the original? The sequel to Marvel's cosmic smash falls short, writes critic Caryn James   Scenes from real life that aren't real Why you've got Vermeer's paintings all wrong

Earth Fish do not forget things in seconds In fact they are surprisingly intelligent   The animals that survive being eaten They can journey through other creatures' guts without dying Future Why some people never feel pain One tiny change in a gene is all it takes   The next era of drones They're getting tinier, cheaper – and are swarming by the thousands Travel The island with £100 million hidden It's said to be the Holy Grail of treasure, the world's biggest booty haul   Europe's surprising knife capital This small French town is only really known to true knife nerds Where and how to watch BBC World News The news you trust. 24/7. On your TV. BBC World News, the 24-hour international news channel, is available in over 200 countries worldwide.   Find out how to watch

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