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The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". Read the original article

One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her. Read the original article

A 'fierce' tornado that swept through various US states including Arkansas and Illinois has resulted in buildings being destroyed and lives have been lost. Jessica…

Farouk Abdulhak, who fled to Yemen after the death of a student in London, admits his involvement. Read the original article

Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest about his indictment - so how are they responding? Read the original article

Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south. Read the original article

At small but vocal rallies near Mar-a-Lago, demonstrators vow to stand with Donald Trump. Read the original article

There were many thousands of Germans living in Switzerland at the time, and, Martin says, they were organised. "In Switzerland all these organisations you know…

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the composer and piano-playing nun who died this week at the age of 99, had an extraordinary life, which included being a…

Ex-BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan says it's possible her family owned Clive Lewis's ancestors. Read the original article

President Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia - or worse. Read the original article

The bank's president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help. Read the original article

When Ms Marin, now 37, burst on to the scene four years ago, she was the world's youngest prime minister at the head of a…

At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states. Read the original article

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected. Read the original article

Footage from a camera in an Iranian shop shows the moment a man attacks two women with a tub of yoghurt, provoking outrage from bystanders.Iran's…