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2 October 2017

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News imageVikie Shanks with twins Lorie (left) and Mirie

Family's tragedy becomes Netflix film

Kingdom of Us tells the story of Vikie Shanks and her seven children after their father's suicide.

News imageSt Vincent

A strange encounter with St Vincent

The art-pop star invites the BBC into her "psychedelic womb" for a rather unusual interview.

News imageLa Boheme

How to make it snow inside

The head of props at the Royal Opera House reveals how they make a realistic snow scene on stage.

News imageHome Office

Home Office visa delays 'inhumane'

Hold-ups in residency applications are affecting many families living in the UK legally, lawyers say.

News imageAn illustration of the Harry Potter characters.

Is Hermione Granger black?

Anoosha Syed got a strong reaction when she posted her illustration of the character online.

News imageFlower

The gardener of Kabul

Eighteen-year-old Hamidullah finds refuge in his garden amidst the daily dangers of living in Kabul.

News imageBaby Hammad

'We are living in a virtual prison'

"I have a PhD in biochemistry but I cannot even apply for a cleaner job," says one mother.

News imageWaseem Iqbal holding his son Muhammad

'I missed my father's funeral'

Waseem Iqbal has recently been told he has 28 days to leave the country.

News imageKenya's opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition leader Raila Odinga reacts to supporters during a political rally at Jacaranda grounds in Nairobi on September 17, 2017

Bible-bashing for votes in Kenya

Joseph Warungu reflects on how the Bible has taken centre stage in the battle for the Kenyan an presidency.

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