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German academics and authors call for end to 'gender nonsense'

A group of German authors, comedians and academics have added fuel to the flames of an increasingly bad-tempered culture war over language bias by calling for a fightback against “ridiculous linguistic constructions” designed to make German more gender-neutral. ...

Democrats won’t let Fox News host presidential primary debate

The Democratic National Committee won’t allow Fox News to host a presidential primary debate, the political group announced this week. ...

Trump revokes Obama rule on reporting drone strike deaths

President Donald Trump has revoked a policy set by his predecessor requiring US intelligence officials to publish the number of civilians killed in drone strikes outside of war zones. ...

China accuses 11 of smuggling totoaba swim fish bladder

Authorities in China are prosecuting 11 people for smuggling $119m (£90m) worth of fish swim bladders from Mexico. ...

'Difficult' Brexit talks see no breakthrough, European Commission says

Brexit negotiations "have been difficult" and "no solution has been identified" to the Irish backstop, the European Commission has said. ...

Jane Philpott: Trudeau crisis grows as minister quits

One of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's top ministers has quit saying she has lost confidence in the government's handling of a corruption inquiry. ...

Stronger Towns Fund: £1.6bn post-Brexit cash announced

A £1.6bn government fund has been launched to boost less well-off towns in England after Brexit. ...

Alabama tornadoes: Lee County search operations resume

Rescue teams in eastern Alabama have resumed search operations a day after two tornadoes caused extensive damage to buildings and roads. ...

Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil: Vale mine chief resigns

The head of Brazil's Vale mining giant has stepped down following the collapse of a dam which killed 186 people in the town of Brumadinho. ...

Algeria protests: President confirms fresh poll bid despite rallies

Algeria's veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has defied protesters by confirming he will run again - but says he will not serve a full term. ...

Estonia election: rise of far right threatens centrist parties

Estonia’s centre-left coalition is fighting for survival at the country’s general election, in a battle against traditional liberal rivals and a surging far-right party buoyed by a backlash from rural voters. ...

Italy's centre-left votes to elect new leader for Democratic party

Supporters of Italy’s centre-left Democratic party voted on Sunday to elect a new leader, as the group strives to re-establish itself as a credible force against the country’s populist government. ...

More than 50 missing after oil pipeline explosion in Nigeria

More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said on Saturday. ...

Bernie Sanders launches 2020 presidential bid

US Senator Bernie Sanders has launched his bid to be president in 2020 with an attack on corporate greed and a promise to unleash a "political revolution". ...

Trump-Kim summit: North Korea says country seeks partial relief

North Korea has denied US President Donald Trump's claim that the country demanded total sanctions relief during a failed summit in Hanoi. ...

Somali forces end day-long Mogadishu siege

Somalia's special forces have killed all three gunmen who had taken over a building in central Mogadishu, using civilians as human shields, officials say. ...

EU angers UK with support for Spain's Gibraltar airport claims

No-deal legislation notes Spain’s sovereignty over land airport is built on but not UK claim. ...

Ghana police invites opposition chief over 'political kidnapping' tape

Chairman of Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, NDC; has been invited by the police over a leaked tape that has dominated news headlines in the West African country. ...

Theresa May offers MPs Brexit delay vote

Theresa May has promised MPs a vote on delaying the UK's departure from the EU or ruling out a no-deal Brexit, if they reject her deal next month. ...