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27 October 2017

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Facebook: We're not listening in to chat

An executive was responding to a tweet asking about ads which seem to be linked to real-life conversations.

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'Spain on the brink' and JFK files

The majority of front pages deal with the crisis in Spain after Catalonia pushes for independence.

News imageFacebook logo is seen at a start-up companies gathering in Paris

Facebook to show who buys political ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure.

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Reality Check: Is there a butter crisis in France?

Shoppers in France have noticed butter disappearing from supermarket shelves. Is there a crisis?

News imageUshers throw their hats in the air as they pose for photographers at the Tiananmen Square before the start of the closing session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, in Beijing, China

Week in pictures

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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A weird solution for noodle slurpers in Japan

Japanese noodle maker Nissin Foods has created a fork to cover up loud slurping noises. But why?

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Pools and sports halls 'could close'

Pools and sports halls across England are at risk as council budget cuts bite, say town hall bosses.

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Marriage may protect against dementia

The closeness of friendships also seemed to be more important than the number.

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'Cheerleading is not just for women'

Despite movie stereotypes, there are very few all-female cheerleading teams in Brazil.

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