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BBC Africa One Minute Stories meets James Maina Mwangi - the self-proclaimed smartest man in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJG5G0

Why the sea sparkles in Wales, and other stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m3Er36

Estela Martín left her job to join the military but was turned down because of a tattoo on her foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KXpXwl

Simplyhealth chief executive Romana Adbin didn't let the lasting impact of polio hold her back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0gOUi

Gary Lightbody opens up about his alcoholism - and why he and Ed Sheeran are getting matching tattoos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ueWDdO

As many as 40 tonnes of heroin could be passing through Mozambique every year, in a trade that is boosted by the use of mobile phone apps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NDqoh0

What health issues might boys rescued from cave face? Four boys have been rescued from a cave in Thailand and sent to the hospital; Dr. Michael Baden shares insight.

Texas teen with autism receives perfect score on standardized math test A 13-year-old boy from Frisco, Texas, who has autism received a perfect score on the math portion of a state-wide standardized test.

Should you trade your blueberries for fries? Nutritionist explains why it might be a good idea to eat bacon, not almonds, and blueberries instead of fries.

Here's how damaging a bad sunburn can be When you head outside this summer, don’t forget to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to avoid getting a sunburn.

Britain's former Brexit minister David Davis, who resigned on Sunday over Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for leaving the European Union, said he was not calling on other ministers to quit and May could survive his resignation. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KUbiWe

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the United States to not take any actions that endanger peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, after two U.S. warships sailed through the waters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KYbTpJ

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Monday a decree to remove chief anti-corruption prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi from post following a constitutional court ruling in May. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2L0XA0z

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will meet Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday evening in Addis Ababa, UN sources in the Ethiopian capital said, the day after Ethiopia and Eritrea heralded an end to a near 20-year military standoff. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zjY5RZ

A third straight day of heavy monsoon rains disrupted trains and traffic in India's financial capital of Mumbai on Monday, with flooding in several areas prompting the government to declare a holiday for schools and colleges. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2uaRT8W

Tourist sentenced to 8 years in prison for anti-Egypt Facebook post A Lebanese tourist who was arrested for posting a video to Facebook about her experience being sexually harassed in Egypt was sentenced to eight years in prison on Saturday.

Twitter suspended 70 million fake, suspicious accounts in May, June, report says Twitter is ratcheting up its ongoing battle against fake or suspicious accounts, having suspended more than 70 million accounts in May and June, according to data obtained by the Washington Post.

China paper denounces US Navy ships' Taiwan Strait passage A ruling Chinese Communist Party newspaper on Monday denounced the passage of a pair of U.S. Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait as a "psychological game," as the two sides square off over trade and relations with self-governing Taiwan.

Thai official: 5 reported missing from sunken boat are alive Five people reported to have been missing from a tour boat that sank in a storm off the southern resort island of Phuket are alive, Thai authorities said Monday, though it's unclear if the five survived the sinking or never got on the boat.

Beryl dissipates after Dominica, easing threat to others The remnant of Tropical Storm Beryl rushed over Dominica but then dissipated, lessening the threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which had braced for heavy rains and strong winds less than a year after being battered by hurricanes.

Top UK official in charge of Brexit quits in fresh blow to May Britain's most senior official in charge of negotiating the country's exit from the European Union resigned Sunday, two days after Prime Minister Theresa May announced she had finally united her quarrelsome government behind a plan for Brexit.

Thailand cave rescue effort put on hold to replenish air tank supplies Efforts to rescue eight boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand could take hours longer to resume than initially anticipated as rescuers replenish their air tanks.

Japan tackles rescue, cleanup from massive damage from rain People prepared for risky search and cleanup efforts in southwestern Japan on Monday, where several days of heavy rainfall had set off flooding and landslides in a widespread area.

Tunisia vows to avenge 6 guard troops killed near border At least six soldiers in Tunisia's national guard were killed Sunday in an apparent attack by an armed group near the Algerian border, and the country's interior minister vowed the dead would be avenged.

UK woman poisoned by same nerve agent as Russian spy dies, police say The British woman who was recently poisoned by the same nerve agent that almost killed a Russian spy and his daughter earlier this year has died, police said Sunday.

U.S Embassy in Haiti warns Americans to 'shelter in place' as violent protests escalate The U.S. embassy in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince told American citizens to remain inside until further notice Sunday as the city continues to be gripped by violent protests.

Nun at charity founded by Mother Teresa arrested, accused of trafficking babies A nun and one other employee serving at a Missionaries of Charity center in India founded by Mother Teresa has been arrested and accused of child trafficking.

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eBay pulls 6-year-old McDonald's cheeseburger and fries from auction after bidding hits $150 A Canadian man placed a 6-year-old McDonald’s meal on eBay on Thursday.

7 BBQ foods that are actually healthy These easy dishes offer surefire options to stick to your diet.

Sonic diners intervene as staffer is assaulted by boyfriend They quickly jumped into action.

Britney Spears prefers McDonald's 'small burgers' on tour There’s nothing toxic about a cheat meal, according to the pop icon.

'Colonel Sanders' appearing on 'General Hospital' in honor of National Fried Chicken Day According to press materials, he'll be flexing his "computer coding skills" and asking "a favor involving his 11 secret herbs and spices."

McDonald's customer calls 911 over cold burger and fries He was not lovin' the unhappy meal.

Prince Charles slammed on Twitter for not eating on 'MasterChef Australia' Prince Charles appeared on an episode of "MasterChef Australia" as a guest judge, but didn't appear to eat any of the food prepared for him — at least not on camera.

The Red Hen fully booked at reopening after Sanders controversy, despite protesters The attention didn't stop diners from eating at the Virginia spot.

Cop reportedly admits Burger King employee did not put 'dirt and grit' in his burger The owner of the restaurant was hoping he’d retract his initial statements in light of security footage that has been screened for the police department.

Chick-fil-A holds lead as top fast-food restaurant for third year; Cracker Barrel no longer first in full-service This is the third year in a row that Chick-fil-A has dominated this survey.

Chinese media decries US' 'psychological games' as Navy ships sail Taiwan Strait passage The Chinese Communist Party-affiliated newspaper on Monday condemned the passage of a pair of U.S. Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait as a “psychological game” amid the showdown over trade and relations with Taiwan.

Former Clinton aide shares contact information of bookstore Steve Bannon was accosted in Former longtime Hillary Clinton aide Philippe Reines posted Saturday the contact information of a Virginia bookstore on social media whose owner called the police on a customer who harassed former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.