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Audi cars 'will talk to traffic lights', firm says
Vehicles will soon be able to communicate with traffic lights and tell drivers when they are about to change, Audi says.
Rio Olympics 2016: Nicola Adams through to semi-finals of women's flyweight
Nicola Adams guarantees herself another Olympic medal with a hard-fought victory over Ukraine's Tetyana Kob.
Reality Check: Have rail fares risen twice as fast as wages?
The TUC says that rail fares have risen at twice the rate of wage growth since 2010. Is it right?
Toy stuck in baby's throat for two weeks
Baby survives for two weeks with a plastic toy stuck in his throat.
'Hands off Caster' trends in South Africa
South Africans on social media rally round Caster Semenya following eligibility criticism from US media.
Firefighters rescue Jack Russell Lilly who was stuck in pipe
Lilly, a four-year-old Jack Russell, chased a rabbit down a drain pipe and firefighters were called to rescue her.
MP Simon Danczuk spends night in Spanish police cell after arrest
Labour MP Simon Danzcuk spent the night in a Spanish police cell after being arrested in Alicante, the BBC understands.
Man dies after attack by seized dog in Huddersfield
A dog previously seized by police over fears it was dangerous attacks and kills a man days after being returned to its owner, the BBC learns.
Former IS hostage Daniel Rye felt 'so ashamed' having to leave others
The photographer tried to take his own life before finding strength through support from other people held captive by so-called Islamic state. He spoke to Victoria Derbyshire.
Basildon heart patient undergoes pioneering 'baked Alaska' treatment
Doctors at a specialist heart centre use a new rapid cooling technique - "much like a baked Alaska" - to treat a heart attack patient.
Jonathan Marcus: Trump on 'Age of Terror'
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump tries to burnish his foreign-policy credentials with a speech blaming the current US administration for an "Age of Terror".
India amused by '14-second staring' rule
Social media users react with amused bewilderment after an official said it was illegal for a man to stare at a woman for more than 14 seconds.
Iconic Las Vegas hotel demolished
The last tower of the iconic Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has been demolished.
NHS dementia atlas reveals patchy care
A new dementia atlas, published by the government, reveals patchy NHS care for the condition across England.
Specsavers seeks to trademark 'should've' catchphrase
Optician group Specsavers has its plan to trademark the use of "should've" approved by the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Ban Ki-moon: 'High time' the UN had a female leader
The outgoing secretary-general of the United Nations says he would personally like a woman to take over from him, but gives no names.
England v Pakistan: Ben Stokes & Mark Wood back for ODI series
Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan are all fit for England's one-day international squad to face Pakistan.
Iran accuses dual national of spying for British intelligence
An Iranian dual national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the British intelligence services, Iran's state news agency reports.
UK inflation rate rises to 0.6%
Rising fuel prices helped to push the UK's inflation rate up to 0.6% last month, official figures show.