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A record nine countries including Brazil, Japan and South Africa tell Fifa they want to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Model Judith Heard was arrested under Uganda's Anti-Pornography Act, which critics say victimises women.

Playing safe and free, learning English and forming bonds in a foreign country - how Middlesbrough are influencing the lives of refugees and asylum seekers.

Congolese star Koffi Olomidé is given a two-year suspended jail term by a French court.

One person has died and nearly 200 others are in hospital after being given a "super cereal" mix.