House speaker crisis is a symptom of historic Republican divisions
You might have thought it was a Democrat who recently said that House Republicans were in the "same stupid clown car with a different driver." And while I'm sure many Democrats feel that way, it was Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson who uttered that memorable phrase.
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Rugby World Cup: Irish diaspora dream of quarter-final success
Irish rugby fans living in the home of the All Blacks hope for historic success later in Paris.
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North Korea sending Russia military equipment, US claims
Pyongyang supplied up to 1,000 containers of "equipment and munitions" in recent weeks, officials said.
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Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?
It is now only a matter of time before Israeli forces enter Gaza, with the goal of wiping out Hamas.
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Cricket World Cup: An epic India-Pakistan battle in Narendra Modi stadium
The mood is subdued in the run-up to cricket's fiercest rivalry but that's set to change on Saturday.
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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
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BBC show is a 'lifeline' for Afghan girls, UN says
Girls barred from the classroom by the Taliban government are using a BBC programme to learn in secret.
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Brexit: 'Call us' on trade, says German finance minister Christian Lindner
In a BBC interview, Christian Lindner invites the UK to discuss a closer relationship with the EU.
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Putin denies Russia behind Finland gas pipeline damage
Finnish officials say they cannot rule out a state actor being responsible for the rupture.
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Poland election: Poles prepare to vote as rivals end acrimonious campaign
Poland elects a new parliament on Sunday with the right-wing ruling party seeking a third term.
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Biden is boosting hydrogen but some are unhappy
The US president announced a $7bn (£5.7bn) investment in hydrogen hubs, but environmentalists say it is not the perfect solution.
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Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee
It is still unclear whether Jim Jordan has enough support to win an overall majority in the House.
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