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• Theresa May quits: UK set for new PM by end of July
  
  An emotional Theresa May confirms she will step down as Tory leader on 7 June, saying she has done all she can and a new prime minister will have to deliver Brexit.
• US to send 1,500 extra troops to Middle East amid tensions
  
  The deployment is a response to the "ongoing threat" posed by Iran, the acting defence secretary says.
• France Lyon: 'Parcel bomb' injures pedestrians
  
  Police hunt a man seen on a bicycle after a suspected parcel bomb injured at least 13 people.
• India tuition class fire kills at least 17 students
  
  Footage shows teenagers falling and jumping from the blaze in the city of Surat in Gujarat state.
• Mount Everest: Why the summit can get so crowded
  
  A picture gives a glimpse into the conditions facing climbers at the top of the world.
• Why did a stranger break into a house to clean it?
  
  Nate came home to the smell of cleaning products and toilet paper roses. He doesn't know who did it.
• US groups sue Alabama over 'extreme' abortion ban
  
  The lawsuit was expected and is part of a conservative strategy to re-examine federal abortion law.
• 'Sabotaged' tanker in Gulf of Oman leaked oil
  
  A satellite spotted an oil slick trailing from a tanker mysteriously attacked off the UAE on 12 May.
• Paul Whelan: Ex-US marine alleges abuse in Russia spy case
  
  Paul Whelan claims he is "constantly subjected" to abuse and harassment in jail in Russia.
• Kenya upholds law criminalising gay sex
  
  The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.
• Zakir Musa: Thousands mourn India's 'most wanted' militant
  
  Zakir Musa was the leader of what he called al-Qaeda's Kashmir cell and his death has sparked protests.
• India election 2019: Five reasons why Narendra Modi won
  
  Here are the key reasons behind the Indian Prime Minister's historic landslide election win.
• Trump orders new powers for Attorney General's surveillance probe
  
  The move gives new authority to the attorney general, who is investigating if Mr Trump was spied on.
• School strike for climate: Protests staged around the world
  
  From Australia to Europe, school children are skipping classes to call for action on climate change.
• Iran police arrest 30 at private yoga class
  
  The mixed group was detained in Gorgan after an event, which was advertised on Instagram.
• Theresa May: Who will be the next prime minister?
  
  Runners and riders in the Conservative leadership race after Theresa May says she will step down.
• What's just happened in UK politics
  
  The UK leader has announced she will step down - plunging the Brexit process into further turmoil.
• Theresa May: Premiership in six charts
  
  The highs and lows of Theresa May's time in office, explained in six charts.
• Theresa May's 'deep regret' over Brexit
  
  The prime minister says she will leave office on 7 June, having failed to deliver the UK's exit from the EU.
• The Theresa May story: The Tory leader brought down by Brexit
  
  How Brexit led to the downfall of the UK's second female prime minister.
• Full story of India's election in charts
  
  Analysis of the results of India's 2019 general election.
• Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality
  
  Three couples find a special way to celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
• Italy's ghost town that became a home for the poor
  
  Parco Saraceno was built in the 1960s as a luxury resort - but didn't have planning permission.
• Austria scandal: Mystery of the honey-trap video
  
  Speculation is at fever pitch after a video results in the far right pulling out of Austria's government.
• Mona Lisa 'brought to life' with deepfake AI
  
  Samsung makes a moving Mona Lisa from a single photo using AI technology.
• Africa's top shots: 17-23 May 2019
  
  A selection of photos from across Africa this week.
• Blackpink: Meet the K-pop superstars backstage at their first UK tour
  
  From their Spice Girls inspiration to Coachella: here's what we learned from K-pop stars Blackpink.
• The man who made Einstein world-famous
  
  UK astronomer Arthur Eddington proved the German-born physicist's theory of relativity in May 1919.
• Quentin Tarantino 'rejects hypothesis' on Margot Robbie
  
  The Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood director rejected a question about Margot Robbie's lack of lines in the movie.
• 'Why can only guys make movies?'
  
  Meet the Latino female filmmakers flying the flag in "uncomfortable" times at Cannes.
• Viewpoint: What Assange charges could mean for press freedom
  
  New US charges against the Wikileaks co-founder have massive implications, a legal expert argues.
• Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?
  
  Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.
• Rahul Gandhi: Is this the end of the Gandhi dynasty?
  
  After Narendra Modi's stunning victory, is this the end for Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi?
• Brazil's Barão de Cocais waits as dam nearby at risk of collapse
  
  Residents of Barão de Cocais are on alert as a nearby mining dam is at risk of collapse.
• European Elections: What to watch out for in the results
  
  Will the traditional powers hold on to a slim majority, or will the far right make gains the gains they hope for?
• Mae Martin: The comedian who doesn't want to label love
  
  Canadian stand-up Mae Martin wishes we could all relax about each other's sexuality.
• Aladdin: Disney remakes and the power of nostalgia
  
  Aladdin is the latest animation to go "live action". Why is Disney remaking so many of its old films?
• Mauricio Pochettino's joke backfires as Real Madrid release official statement
  
  A tongue-in-cheek comment from Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino backfires and prompts Real Madrid to release an official statement.
• Change The Game: Dame Kelly Holmes calls for athletes to 'accept who you are'
  
  Leading sportswomen urge female athletes to be themselves after detailing abuse over body image.
• French Open: Nick Kyrgios pulls out with illness
  
  Australian world number 36 Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the French Open with illness, meaning Cameron Norrie will now play a qualifier.
• 'Liverpool defeat one of my worst moments' - Messi seeks Copa del Rey redemption
  
  Barcelona's Lionel Messi says he wants to win the Copa del Rey in order to ease the pain of the Champions League defeat by Liverpool which ranks among the "worst moments of his career".
• Afghanistan beat Pakistan in Cricket World Cup warm-up
  
  Afghanistan beat Pakistan by three wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at Bristol featuring an unbeaten 74 from Hashmatullah Shahidi.
• Boulter out of French Open but earns £20,000
  
  British number two Katie Boulter confirms her withdrawal from the French Open after being included in main draw.
• Bob Higgins: The Southampton football coach who abused boys
  
  How Bob Higgins was able to groom and abuse young footballers over the course of two decades.