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Chang'e-4: China space mission lands on Moon's far side 3 January 2019 China has successfully landed a robotic spacecraft on the Moon, state media say, the first ever landing on the Moon's unexplored far side. An unmanned spacecraft, the Chang'e-4, deployed the static lander and rover touching down in t…

2 January 2019 Image copyright Getty Images Apple has warned investors about its growth in the most recent quarter, citing weaker sales in China. In an unexpected disclosure, the iPhone maker said it expected revenue of about $84bn (£67bn) in the three months to 29 December. That is down from its November forecast of at least $89bn - a prediction t…

Donald Trump shrugs off Mitt Romney's attack on his record 2 January 2019 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Trump (left) and Mr Romney have had an uneasy relationship …

Mitt Romney: Trump has caused worldwide dismay 2 January 2019 Image copyright AFP Image caption Donald Trump and Mitt Romney have endured a difficult relationship …

Xi Jinping says Taiwan "must and will be" reunited with China 2 January 2019 Image copyright Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it "must and will be" reunited with China. In a speech marking 40 years sinc…

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's new far-right president urges unity 1 January 2019 Related TopicsBrazil general elections 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Bolsonaro arrived at Congress with…

Kim Jong-un warns of change in direction on denuclearisation 1 January 2019 Related TopicsNorth Korea missile tests Image copyright Europoean Photopress Agency North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he is committed to denuclearisation, but warned he w…

UK can 'turn a corner' if MPs back Brexit deal, says May 31 December 2018 Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright PA The UK can "turn a corner" and start to "put its differences aside" if Parliament backs the proposed Brexit deal, Theresa May has said. In…

Two more Border Force vessels return to patrol Channel 31 December 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption The UK Border Force found a dinghy and 12 migrants at Greatstone, Kent, on Monday …

No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns 30 December 2018 Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright Getty Images Concerns have been raised over the readiness of a British firm contracted by the government to run extra ferries in the event of a no-deal B…

Syria conflict: Trump 'committed to defeating IS', says Lindsey Graham 31 December 2018 Related TopicsSyrian civil war Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption President Trump announced the withdr…

Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers 31 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Blue badge holders can park for free in pay and display bays and for up to three hour…

Minority take up 'live-saving' free health check 31 December 2018 Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Monitoring blood pressure is part of the free health check …

Channel migrants: Sajid Javid returns to UK to deal with situation 30 December 2018 Image copyright PA Home Secretary Sajid Javid is under increasing pressure to deal with the rising number of migrants crossing the Channel as he returns to the UK. He h…

DR Congo election: Polls to open in tense vote 30 December 2018 Image copyright AFP Image caption Opposition candidates Martin Fayulu (L) and Felix Tshisekedi (R) face Emmanuel Shadary (C), the fo…