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The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2

Lukas Bates' infamous costume has disappeared from the pub where he left it after Sunday's London Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UOaHGf

Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DFnQMd

A Mormon student comes out during his valedictory speech at Brigham Young University in Utah. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZKQZyQ

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

Cyclone Kenneth has flattened thousands of homes and flooded low-lying areas in northern Mozambique. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J8UtoS

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J31asB

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

Gentleman Officer 4 by commons-tragedy | 0 comments on Hacker News.

The Remote Manifesto 32 by tosh | 11 comments on Hacker News.

TeX Live 2019 31 by Tomte | 6 comments on Hacker News.

You should have a personal web site 169 by markchristian | 67 comments on Hacker News.

Silicon Valley Is Not a Fad 59 by Elof | 34 comments on Hacker News.

Google Will Eat Itself (2005) 61 by slater | 12 comments on Hacker News.

Google Advertising Revenue Growth Slows, Triggering Share Slump 79 by dredmorbius | 61 comments on Hacker News.

How to Make Maps Using Leaflet.js, PostGIS and Chicago Open Data 74 by samblogs | 10 comments on Hacker News.

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SpaceX Gets FCC Approval to Sell Wireless High-Speed Home Internet from Space 622 by hsnewman | 394 comments on Hacker News.

The Paris Compressed-Air Power Network (2018) 119 by camtarn | 18 comments on Hacker News.

Belgian programmer solves MIT’s 20-year-old time capsule cryptographic puzzle 415 by MrXOR | 64 comments on Hacker News.

Indonesia Plans to Move Its Capital Out of Jakarta, a City That's Sinking 158 by tshannon | 53 comments on Hacker News.

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Launch HN: Trexo Robotics (YC W19) – Robotic Legs for Kids with Cerebral Palsy 106 by manmeet | 14 comments on Hacker News. Hi HN community! We're Rahul and Manmeet, co-founders of Trexo Robotics ( http://bit.ly/2vuDyoN ) At Trexo Robotics, we're building wearable robotic devices to help children with disabilities learn to walk, in many cases for the first time in their lives. Video: https://youtu.be/3LW4LJIpa2o We are both Mechatronics undergrads from the University of Waterloo. Rahul later completed a Master's in Robotics at the University of Toronto and I've done my MBA at Rotman. We started this a few years ago when I (Manmeet) found out that my nephew, Praneit, has Cerebral Palsy, and that he would not be able to walk. Not walking can lead to contractures, hip subluxation, and many physiological and psychological issues for kids. We wanted to change that. We decided to use our robotics background, along with help from friends and the top rehabilitation researche...

Insurers Know How Often American Drivers Touch Their Phones 159 by petethomas | 212 comments on Hacker News.

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Open-source Chrome extension to save the state of a page for further analysis 30 by wingleung | 3 comments on Hacker News.

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The Treaty That Forced the Cherokee People from Their Homelands Goes on View 61 by pseudolus | 26 comments on Hacker News.

Jimmy Butler's huge effort for the 76ers on Monday night against the Raptors prompted coach Brett Brown to issue him a new name. "This was James Butler," Brown said. "That was the adult in the gym." from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VaprEI

North Carolina has reached a deal with Princeton's Courtney Banghart to become the Tar Heels' next women's basketball coach, according to The Associated Press. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GKCpyR

The Rockets believe they should have advanced to last year's NBA Finals, not the Warriors, citing their own audit of 81 potential missed calls in their Game 7 loss to Golden State. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GVvFzz

Rockets guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for "aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact with a game official" during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Warriors, the NBA announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J2Z24g

Drew Sanders, the No. 37 recruit in the 2020 class, switched his college choice from Oklahoma to Alabama after being committed to the Sooners since 2017. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VzJs6Q

Sports bettor James Holzhauer survived a scare in his 18th appearance on "Jeopardy!", holding off sports information director Adam Levin in Monday's episode that came down to Final Jeopardy! and $18. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VAUtEW

After failing to contain Kawhi Leonard in Game 1, Philadelphia responded with stifling defense Monday night to even the series. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VuBbBa

When will the rookie QBs be ready to play? Can the Chiefs replace Tyreek Hill if need be? These are some of the post-draft questions facing NFL teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J29uZR

Everybody is hitting bombs -- not just Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger -- and baseball fans might as well get used to it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GIIlbE

The Champions League heads into the final four! Will Ajax's remarkable run continue vs. Spurs? Can Liverpool deny Barcelona and Lionel Messi? from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2USWFn2

Barcelona have sleepwalked to the La Liga title, and if they don't wake up, their Treble dreams will end at the hands of Liverpool. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vxnti5

No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray's Gatsby-inspired suit was on point, but his wasn't the only bold look. We grade the best-dressed from the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2ZM6XIW

How did the draft look through a college lens? Well, the SEC broke its own record for players going in the first two rounds -- and the Big 12 continued to disappoint, despite producing the No. 1 overall pick. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PBgcaz

How the coach disobeyed his wife's post-surgery instructions and why a former player called him "soft as a baby's ass." from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XSG5Fu

The debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gary Sanchez's return helped remix this week's rankings from No. 1 on down. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GSYrkk

The whirlwind debut produced indelible moments and experiences that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and fans will never forget. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IKZDIo

The MLS schedule is getting hot and heavy. LAFC doesn't appear perturbed, but Tim Howard's Colorado Rapids look lost at sea. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2GRRrnJ

Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts on Rory MacDonald's thought-provoking postfight interview this past weekend and also provides a glimpse of what to expect from Monday's show. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2vqVrVF

Messi will get all the plaudits as Barca claimed an eighth league title in 11 seasons, but the manager, Valverde, deserves as much praise. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2PCpKC2

From Juan Francisco Estrada winning the junior bantamweight championship to Daniel Roman adding a junior featherweight belt in what could be fight of the year so far, it was a great weekend for boxing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2V1RLsM

What we learned from last week's WTA and ATP events, including Petra Kvitova's rise, Dominic Thiem peaking at the right time, and Naomi Osaka handling the pressure of No. 1. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2J8Ymds

Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2IJW7yb

A closer look at the average game score of starting pitchers can be helpful when it comes to eyeing the best trade targets, writes AJ Mass. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2XRgjBF

Jennifer Rubin: Pelosi is right. People don't want Trump impeached. They just want him gone    Salt Lake Tribune Trump sues Capital One, Deutsche Bank to keep them from complying with subpoenas    Fox News Trump team sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to keep them from turning over financial records to Congress    CNN Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas    The New York Times Let’s impeach Trump for being such a great president    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GR4CW0

Army Vet Plotted To Commit Terrorist Attack In Los Angeles Area    NPR Army veteran charged with plotting terror attacks in California    CNN Afghanistan war vet plotted to bomb Long Beach white nationalist rally, feds say    Fox News L.A. terror plot thwarted: Army vet planned ‘mass casualties,’ FBI says    Los Angeles Times 'Martyrdom, bro:' California man busted in domestic terror plot    NBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2W9r1D0

Family of California synagogue shooting suspect: 'We are shocked and deeply saddened by the terrible attack'    CNN Rabbi speaks out after deadly synagogue shooting    ABC News What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting    The New York Times Essential California: In Poway, people of faith grapple with fear    Los Angeles Times Poway shooting: When a white American attacks, call it by its true name: Terrorism.    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2XZVmEN

Boeing Signals Additional Software Problem Affecting 737 MAX Airliners    The Wall Street Journal Boeing CEO says 737 Max was designed properly and pilots did not 'completely' follow procedure    CNN Cramer: Boeing CEO must own what they did wrong at investor meeting    CNBC Four potential whistleblowers called FAA about Boeing 737 Max jets    CBS This Morning Boeing Told Southwest That Max Lacked Key Alert After Lion Crash    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.wsj.com/2DI0LbH

Joe Biden promises to 'finish the job' by expanding Obamacare    Washington Examiner Poll: Biden gets 6-point launch bounce    POLITICO Joe Biden kicks off 2020 presidential campaign in Pennsylvania    CNN Former Vice President Joe Biden holds first 2020 campaign rally    CBS News How Joe Biden gets under Trump’s skin    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2Jc4kL1

Her best friend died at Chabad, but she's determined to keep her message alive.    CNN 'Hero' congregant honored after San Diego synagogue shooting    New York Post Synagogue shooting "an affront to humanity," Poway mayor says    CBS News California synagogue shooting: Doctor performed CPR on dying wife    Daily Mail Lori Gilbert Kaye, killed in synagogue shooting, is remembered as a teacher of 'radical empathy'    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEGCG-5R5AI

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May    The New York Times WASHINGTON — Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, said Monday that he would leave the Justice Department in mid-May, bringing to a close a ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2UTihja

Trump introduces sweeping changes to asylum in memo    CNN Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders    The New York Times Trump orders asylum overhaul, including new fee for applicants and faster adjudications, amid 'severe' bord...    Fox News Trump calls for changes to toughen path to asylum    POLITICO Trump calls for tightening restrictions on asylum-seekers in new memo | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2PHfcBK

Message from witness to family of crane collapse victim: 'She wasn't alone'    KOMO News Victims of Seattle crane accident are identified and remembered    NBC News Dashcam footage shows Seattle crane collapse that killed 4    Fox News Crane collapse in Seattle causes concern in Charlotte    WCNC Seattle crane collapse victims include college student, Marine as probe launched into 4 companies involved    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2W9ss4m

Beto O'Rourke's campaign for climate socialism is deeply unserious    Washington Examiner Beto: We only have ’10 years’ left on Earth if we don’t address climate change    Fox News O'Rourke releases plan to fight climate change with $5 trillion investment and net-zero emissions by 2050    CNN Beto’s Green New Deal? Flagging in polls, O’Rourke unveils $5T climate change plan    Fox News Beto O’Rourke has a new climate plan. Here’s the right reason to dislike it.    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2DFG7ZE

Trump sends regards to Japan’s Emperor Akihito ahead of abdication    Fox News Japan's emperor is abdicating. Here's what you need to know.    The Washington Post Japan Will Enthrone a New Emperor. His Wife Won’t Be Allowed to Watch.    The New York Times Japan’s emperor is abdicating. He leaves behind a powerful legacy.    The Washington Post Japan police: Man put knives on desk of emperor's grandson    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2DGniWg

Decoding ISIS leader's new video    Washington Examiner ISIS Leader Baghdadi, Who Was Rumored to be Dead, Appears in Video and Admits Defeat in Syria    Newsweek ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi Appears In Video For First Time In 5 Years | TIME    TIME ISIS leader al-Baghdadi pictured for first time since 2014, intel group says    Fox News Though Isis leader al-Baghdadi is alive, this poor strategist may not be a huge threat    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2WdiBuz

Exclusive: Blackwater founder’s latest sales pitch - mercenaries for Venezuela    Reuters Pompeo: Maduro loyalists looking for 'golden ticket' out of regime    Washington Examiner Pompeo says Maduro's inner circle looking for exit strategy in Venezuela | TheHill    The Hill Venezuela’s National Assembly leader Juan Guaido denounces Russia’s “intervention” in Venezuela    Miami Herald U.S. Threatens Maduro Supporters After Russia and China Blast Plans to Overthrow Venezuelan President    Newsweek View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://reut.rs/2ZJk5ib

UN boss raises Xinjiang Uyghurs during his trip to China    CNN U.N. chief raises issue of Xinjiang's Uighurs during China visit    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2UQW4Cl

Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch By Investing.com    Investing.com Cramer: Be wary of stocks that rally into earnings reports, like Google-parent Alphabet did    CNBC Alphabet stock drops after earnings show disappointing Google sales growth    MarketWatch Google Reminds Investors Rapid Growth Isn’t Guaranteed    Bloomberg Google's parent company now has more than 100,000 employees    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XSpXnr

Airline outages: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue experience IT issues    CBS News Major US airlines hit with systemwide ticketing outages    CNBC Several US airlines hit by brief computer-related outage    Star Tribune American, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines hit by brief computer outage — again    USA TODAY Computer systems restored after 'technical issue' causes outages at airports across the country    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2GSBn59

Spotify Has 100 Million Paid Subscribers - Thurrott.com    Thurrott.com Spotify now has 100M paying subscribers, but it’s still losing money    BGR Spotify has 100 million Premium users    Engadget Spotify Reaches 100 Million Subscribers, but Not Without Some Dissonance    The New York Times Spotify now has 100M paid subscribers, double Apple Music’s last reported number    9to5Mac View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZS6THY

Western Digital stocks declines as earnings miss Street view    MarketWatch Western Digital Shares Tank After Company Misses Earnings Badly    TheStreet.com Western Digital fiscal Q3 clocked by inventory writedown    ZDNet View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.mktw.net/2GN6KN2

Apple Call Options Hot Ahead of Earnings    Schaeffers Research Apple: Can Earnings Keep Rally Going?    Seeking Alpha New leak reveals Apple’s final iPhone 11 Max design, and it’s much better than we thought    BGR Apple Insider Leaks Exciting New iPhone XR2 Design    Forbes The iPhone XR and XS screens scratch like crazy, so get these $4 screen protectors    Yahoo News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2LeGu3R

Apple nicked Intel's modem lead    Fudzilla The man who predicted Antennagate is no longer at Apple    The Verge Apple engineer in charge of 5G efforts exits following Intel hire, Qualcomm settlement    9to5Mac Apple's 5G modem project lead Ruben Caballero has left the company    AppleInsider Who will be the king of the 5G chip market?    Gizchina.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DAGJzF

Samsung's latest patent shows phone with wraparound display    TechRadar Samsung imagines a wraparound smartphone display    Engadget Samsung Patents Wraparound Display That Aids in Photos and Selfies    PetaPixel Samsung's Wraparound Phone Design Is the Anti Galaxy Fold    Tom's Guide Samsung might be working on a new phone with a wrap-around display    BGR View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Lc9XLG

Simplified Start Menu on Windows 10 May 2019 Update doesn't completely skip the bloatware    OnMSFT 10 truly helpful Windows 10 tools you might not know about    PCWorld Windows 10 will require PCs to have at least 32 GB storage    SlashGear Microsoft is working on an “open design” philosophy, but there's still a long way to go    OnMSFT How Microsoft learned from the past to redesign its future    The Verge View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2UPtNvM

‘Snowfall’: Filming On John Singleton’s FX Drama Series Continues As Cast & Crew Honor His Memory    Deadline 'Boyz N the Hood' director John Singleton dies after suffering major stroke    ABC News How John Singleton’s ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Steered Hollywood in a New Direction    Variety How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood    Los Angeles Times John Singleton created love stories for the hip hop generation | Elizabeth Wellington    Philly.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V5XsFQ

Prince William and Kate Middleton Celebrate Their 8 Year Anniversary Despite Those Cheating Rumors    The Cheat Sheet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated eight years of wedded bliss and pointedly ignored the cheating rumors. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V2nQQY

Woodstock 50 Has Been Canceled    erienewsnow.com Woodstock 50 Organizers ‘Committed’ to Festival After Losing Financial Backing    Rolling Stone Woodstock 50 Canceled By Its Investors    NPR Woodstock Organizers Cancel 50th Anniversary Festival    Billboard Woodstock 50 canceled? Organizers say festival will be a 'blast'    Poughkeepsie Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IPpsHp

Khloe Kardashian Says She'd Be 'Insecure' If She Was Sofia Richie After Scott Disick Discovers His 'Soulmate'    Entertainment Tonight On the latest episode of 'KUWTK,' a spiritual healer tells exes Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick that they are 'soulmates.' View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://et.tv/2XY2gub

Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with rookie free agent class    Revenge of the Birds 2019 NFL draft -- Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams    ESPN Kyler Murray, A Black Man, Was The #1 NFL Draft Pick, Trump Congratulated The #2 Pick Instead | TIME    TIME Opinion: One pressing post-draft question for each of the 32 NFL teams    USA TODAY Steve Keim: I’m not scared to make a mistake    NBC Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GRPebZ

Western Conference's Best Assists of the First Round | 2019 Playoffs    NBA It's Time To Remember Al Horford Again    Deadspin NBA Playoffs best bets and prop predictions: Sixers need strong start in Game 2    Covers.com Eastern Conference's Best Assists of the First Round | 2019 NBA Playoffs    NBA Monday Morning Media Roundup: April 29th, 2019    Brew Hoop View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f92HUkz4tmQ

2019 Dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings    NFL.com With the NFL Draft in the books, it's officially time to start gearing up for 2019 fantasy football leagues. This exciting time begins with a look at the incoming rookie ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Y1R0Nt

Switch to Barclays Center not reason for Islanders' second-round hole    New York Post Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily - Hurricanes rally to stun Islanders    ESPN The Islanders' Best Hope Against The Hurricanes Is A War Of Attrition    Deadspin Herrmann: Lehner knows series is far from over    Newsday New York Islanders Need to Leave Panic Button Alone    FanSided View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyp.st/2LqPTp9

The UAE govt has given birth certificate to a 9-month old girl who was born to an Indian Hindu father and a Muslim mother, setting aside the country's marriage rules for expatriates during the Year of Tolerance. As per the marriage rules for expatriates in UAE, a Muslim man can marry a non-Muslim woman but a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://bit.ly/2ZGdbKv

A total of 106 suspects, including a Tamil medium teacher and a school principal, have been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with the Easter Sunday blasts, police said Sunday, even as the Islamic State claimed the three militants who blew themselves up during a raid in the Eastern province were its members. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://bit.ly/2vquhhz

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the archbishop of Colombo, delivered a homily before members of the clergy and the country's leaders in a small chapel at his Colombo residence — an extraordinary measure underlining the fear still gripping this nation of 21 million people. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://bit.ly/2GQbRgL

China's investment strategy of throwing money at developing countries appears to have hit a snag in the Republic of Congo as the central African nation is seeking an IMF bailout. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260656 http://bit.ly/2XSw0Zo

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President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB

A big week for 1.6 billion people - and if you're in Japan, make sure you have some spare yen. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vswh92

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK

A London Marathon runner attempting to get into the Guinness book of world records for fastest marathon time dressed as a landmark encounters some difficulty at the finish line from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UGjUQY

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LceKww

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj

Egg-cellent effort from Mrs G as the bird from a Snowdonia wildlife centre celebrates the milestone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VpQTxx

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VFmDil

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DExDC2

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh