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A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.

Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue has been turned green in celebration of indigenous peoples' day.

The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress.

Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress.

Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress.

Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.

Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.

Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.

Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver to Toronto.

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.

The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.

The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now.

A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.

From partners who wasted our time, to comfort-eating after a breakup. We've all been there and so has Swift.

The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.

The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.

The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.