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15 August 2021

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News imagePeople leave flowers in the Keyham area of Plymouth after five people died in a shooting on 12 August 2021

Police asked to review gun licence process

Police in England and Wales are to assess the legitimacy of existing gun licences.

News imageWigs are displayed in a large wig salesroom in Finsbury Park, north London, on September 10, 2013.

The city that wants mannequin heads removed

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

News imageAsian elephant wandering in Yunnan

The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

News imagePeople trying to board USAF aeroplane at Kabul airport

Afghans cling to US plane taking off from Kabul

Video shows hundreds of Afghans attempting to escape, as the Taliban took over the capital.

News imageDan Jones on paramotor above Norfolk countryside

'I'm flying down the UK for my grandparents'

Daniel Jones says he wants to get younger people talking about dementia.

News imageCouples discuss awkward money questions

How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

News imageCows

The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

News imageMumbai cop

India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

News imageIsrael says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

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