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4 October 2019

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News imageA protester knells in the street during demonstrations against cuts to fuel subsidies

Hundreds arrested as Ecuador protests turn violent

Ecuador's president refuses talks with "criminals”, as protesters vent fury over fuel subsidy cuts.

News imageThe couple holding hands

'Dementia is a thief, it takes the one you love'

Linda Barnes' husband Ken was diagnosed with early onset dementia when he was 52.

News imageExtinction rebellion farmers

The farmers joining Extinction Rebellion

They want to highlight the fact they are one of the industries worst affected by climate change.

News imageWikipedia

China and Taiwan clash over Wikipedia edits

Taiwanese editors suspect the Chinese government is behind edits made to the online encyclopedia.

News imageKatya Barwood with donated food

Teenager foregoes birthday gifts to help food bank

Katya Barwood's donation of groceries worth £500 will provide 108 meals for people in need.

News imageMichael Morpurgo in 2019

Michael Morpurgo on keeping right on to the end

The former children's laureate turns 76, but isn't downhearted - he draws inspiration from others who've stayed active to the end.

News imageA billboard shows Ramush Haradinaj, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) in Pristina

War crimes claims against PM hang over Kosovo vote

The prime minister's past role as a guerrilla fighter against Serbia overshadows Sunday's vote.

News imageLetters from John Bosworth

Search for family after 1967 letters found in loft

British Army engineer John Bosworth wrote to his wife while posted in Yemen.

News imageArchbishop-Samuel Ajayi-Crowther

The former slaves asked to spread British culture in Africa

An exhibition in London is seeking to raise awareness of the history of Sierra Leone's Krio people.

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