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Catalonia election: Spain's King Felipe warns separatists 24 December 2017 Related TopicsCatalonia independence vote 2017 Image copyright AFP Image caption King Felipe's core message of national unity remained unchanged The king of Spain has issued a renewed call for unity amid the ongoing fallout from C…

North Korea: New UN sanctions an act of war 24 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionNorth Korea says the latest missile is capable of reaching Washington DCNorth Korea has described the latest UN sanctions imposed on the country as an "act of war". A foreign ministry statement said the measures were tantamount to a total economic blockade, the official KCNA news agency reported. It …

Russian presidential vote: Navalny 'nominated to run' against Putin 24 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMr Navalny's supporters gathered in a huge tent on the outskirts of MoscowRussian opposition politician Alexei Navalny says he has gathered enough nominations to challenge Vladimir Putin in March's presidential election. His supporters met in 20 cities across the country to sec…

Tropical Storm Tembin: Philippines rescuers seek victims 24 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe aftermath of Storm Tembin on Mindanao islandRescuers are searching for victims of a tropical storm in the southern Philippines, where nearly 200 people have died in mudslides and flash floods. Rescue teams have yet to reach some of the affected areas on Mindanao island. Many people a…

UK's Christian heritage stressed in PM's Christmas message 24 December 2017 Image copyright Getty Images Britons should "take pride" in their country's Christian heritage at Christmas, Theresa May has said. In her Christmas message, the prime minister said there is a "confidence... that in Britain you can practice your faith free from question or fear". She also praised …

UK's Christian heritage stressed in PM's Christmas message 24 December 2017 Image copyright Getty Images Britons should "take pride" in their country's Christian heritage at Christmas, Theresa May has said. In her Christmas message, the prime minister said there is a "confidence... that in Britain you can practice your faith free from question or fear". She also praised …

UK's Christian heritage stressed in PM's Christmas message 24 December 2017 Image copyright Getty Images Britons should "take pride" in their country's Christian heritage at Christmas, Theresa May has said. In her Christmas message, the prime minister said there is a "confidence... that in Britain you can practice your faith free from question or fear". She also praised …

22 December 2017 The United Nations Security Council has voted to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to its recent ballistic missile tests. The US-drafted resolution includes measures to reduce the nation's oil supply by up to 90%. All North Korean nationals working abroad will have to return home within 12 months under the proposals. The country is already subject to a raft of sanctions from the US, the UN and the EU. China, North Korea's main trading partner, voted in favour of the resolu…

London Zoo fire: Seventy firefighters tackle cafe blaze 23 December 2017 Image copyright Guy Mills Image caption Ten fire engines were sent to London Zoo to tackle the blaze at its height More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at London Zoo. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire that spre…

London Zoo fire: Seventy firefighters tackle cafe blaze 23 December 2017 Image copyright Guy Mills Image caption Ten fire engines were sent to London Zoo to tackle the blaze at its height More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at London Zoo. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire that spre…

London Zoo fire: Seventy firefighters tackle cafe blaze 23 December 2017 Image copyright Guy Mills Image caption Ten fire engines were sent to London Zoo to tackle the blaze at its height More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at London Zoo. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire that spre…

Philippines Tropical Storm Tembin kills dozens in Mindanao 23 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe aftermath of Storm Tembin on Mindanao islandAt least 90 people are reported to have been killed as a tropical storm swept through the southern Philippines, with dozens more missing. Storm Tembin brought flash flooding and mudslides to parts of Mindanao island. Two towns badly hit w…

Aldi stabbing: Jodie Willsher murder-accused Neville Hord in court 23 December 2017 Image copyright North Yorkshire Police Image caption Jodie Willsher's husband Malcolm said she was "lovely and warm and always had a smile on her face" The man accused of stabbing an Aldi supermarket worker to death is due…

Aldi stabbing: Jodie Willsher murder-accused Neville Hord in court 23 December 2017 Image copyright North Yorkshire Police Image caption Jodie Willsher's husband Malcolm said she was "lovely and warm and always had a smile on her face" The man accused of stabbing an Aldi supermarket worker to death is due…

North Korea: Trump praises latest UN sanctions over missiles 23 December 2017 Image copyright AFP Image caption North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and President Trump have exchanged barbs in the past US President Donald Trump has praised the UN Security Council for imposing tough new sanctions on North Korea…