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29 June 2019

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Mark Ofua with a python round his neck

'I'm the snake man of Lagos'

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

Steward Gate, Bamford

Baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday.

A woman in Madrid protests against the new mayor's decision to suspend a ban on polluting vehicles entering the city centre, 29 June 2019

Thousands protest against lifting Madrid car ban

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

Sudanese demonstrator calling for transfer to civilian rule

Sudan protests: 'They'll have to kill all of us!'

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

Man recieiving polygraph

How widely are lie detectors used?

Lie detectors will no longer be used on ITV shows, but where else are they used?

Tim Vivian

'I spend my lunch break with 150,000 bees'

Tim Vivian installed three hives on the rooftop of his company's building three years ago.

AIM Collective

Female popping on the rise

All-female popping crew take their place in the dance world.

Trym in the Arctic

Swimming in the Arctic with Down's syndrome

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

Caroline Cooper after her skydive at Swansea airport

Great-gran skydives for charity

Caroline Cooper, 79, skydived from 15,000ft for a charity she has volunteered at for 20 years.

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