Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

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EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

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Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.

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Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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