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French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with residents during a visit to Saint-Martin on 12 September

Europe steps up response to Irma

France's Macron is among leaders visiting affected islands after being accused of doing too little.

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Praying for recovery in Caribbean

Residents of Turks and Caicos Islands face a large rebuilding effort after a category 5 hurricane.

Plaintiff Edith Windsor greets the crowd outside after arguments in her case against the Defense of Marriage Act at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U.S. on March 27, 2013

Gay rights trailblazer Edith Windsor dies

Ms Windsor's same-sex marriage fight led to a landmark US legal ruling in 2013.

Rebel Wilson celebrates as she leaves court in Melbourne, Australia.

Rebel Wilson wins large defamation payout

The Australian actress had argued her Hollywood career was stifled by untrue magazine articles.

Interim White House Communications Director Hope Hicks.

Hope Hicks named Trump media chief

The long-time Trump aide will be the fourth person to fill the White House role.

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has resigned after a fifth man came forward accusing him of sexual abuse

Seattle mayor resigns amid abuse claims

Ed Murray denies the historical abuse allegations but says stepping down is "best for the city".

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un watches a military drill marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean People's Army on 28 July

N Korea threatens US with 'greatest pain'

Pyongyang's envoy to the UN rejects "illegal resolution" that imposed new sanctions on the country.

Brazil"s President Michel Temer attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 12, 2017

Brazil's president slams judiciary

His statement came hours before a Supreme Court justice authorised a new probe into the president.

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The iPhone X launch in two minutes

Apple's latest handsets and other new gear including a revamped smartwatch and TV box revealed.

Thousands of people gathered in the Spanish city to show support for an independence referendum.

Catalan ballot papers 'must be seized'

The independence vote has been blocked by the constitutional court but local leaders vow to hold it.

Rohingya women sit in front of their makeshift shelters in a camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, 11 September 2017

Myanmar rejects 'ethnic cleansing' claim

The country criticises the UN human rights chief's comments over its treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

Thousands of people gathered in the Spanish city to show support for an independence referendum.

Catalan ballot papers 'must be seized'

The independence vote has been blocked by the constitutional court but local leaders vow to hold it.

Rohingya women sit in front of their makeshift shelters in a camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, 11 September 2017

Myanmar rejects 'ethnic cleansing' claim

The country criticises the UN human rights chief's comments over its treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

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Oil spill turns Greek island bay black

Emergency crews have begun a clean-up after an oil tanker sank close to the island of Salamis.

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How Jessica Chastain is tackling sexism

Jessica Chastain has spoken out about the low number of female film directors.

Rescuers arrive at Solfatara di Pozzuoli where three people died in the crater at Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy, 12 September 2017

Boy and parents die in volcanic crater

The Italian family fell into a pit on a visit to the popular tourist site at Solfatara near Naples.

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