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Baldwin was pointing gun at camera on film set

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.
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Afghan baby girl sold for $500 by starving family

The BBC’s Yogita Limaye witnesses first-hand the extreme poverty engulfing millions in Afghanistan.
Asia
Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.
Science & Environment

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Afghanistan thrash Scotland by 130 runs

Scotland are bowled out for 60 in a 130-run hammering by Afghanistan in their first Super 12 match at the Men's T20 World Cup.
Cricket
'Man Utd are a team of individuals'

Manchester United need to "go back to basics" and decide whether to back or sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, says ex-Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards.
Football
No police action on Palace fans' banner

Police say no further action will be taken after a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans targeted the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United.
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Why uncertainty scrambles your brain

Why "fear of the unknown" terrifies us and changes how we act
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Scotland's experiment to value nature

Putting a dollar figure on nature could help protect it from destruction
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Exploring the truth about our planet

A new art exhibition offers a fuller view of humanity's impact on the Earth
Culture
The marvel of China's rice terraces

The topographical oddity was hidden from the rest of the world for centuries
Travel
Pop star apologises for video with women on leashes

Colombian star J Balvin says he is sorry that the video offended people - including his own mother
Entertainment & Arts
What are the rules for guns on film sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of Rust
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'I left uni and adopted my brother and sister'

When Jemma Bere's family was in crisis, she made a split-second decision that changed her life
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The BBC visits Church on the Street in Burnley, which supports some of the area's most vulnerable.

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