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 'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'

A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxyzyvqqexo

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 Housing homeless people in pods branded 'desperate'

The Housing Executive says it places people in the pods outside Belfast only as a last resort.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr7g6gxvy8o

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 Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c20p2gp4npeo

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 Trial of former VW boss begins over 'dieselgate' scandal

Martin Winterkorn, who was head of the German carmaker in 2015, appeared in court on Tuesday.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5r9rgg6yno

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 Will things get worse like Keir #Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn #Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rx1jjg35ko

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 #Trump to vote against #Florida abortion measure after backlash

The former president appeared open to voting to pass a referendum that would expand abortion rights, but faced pressure from conservatives.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy547v72nd4o

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 Harris has thrived in debates - will her tactics work on #Trump?

Debates have played a major role in her political career, but the showdown on 10 September will have the highest stakes yet.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rd1yzgl0qo

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 #Starmer moves Thatcher portrait from her former study

The decision to move the painting of the former PM has angered some Tories, who branded it "petty".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvy87wgjzvo

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 Workers could get right to four-day week

#Labour is said to be considering giving people more power to choose flexible working hours. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gl5w83z7do

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