Lebanon: capital's last public sand beach under threat?

Lebanese activists and residents of a Beirut neighbourhood are concerned that a multi-million dollar resort near the coast is in breach of their rights to a free sand beach - which is the costal capital's last.

Local Authorities and the developer behind the project argue that the work is being carried out legally.

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Will this man be boxing's first openly gay champion?

Orlando Cruz could become the first openly gay boxing world champion on Saturday night.

He's competing for the WBO lightweight title against England's Terry Flanagan in Cardiff.

The 35-year-old Puerto Rican says victory would be "for all the gay athletes in the world".

Here's what we know about the Puerto Rican ahead of his crucial fight.

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Croatian scientists 'find 30 new species in caves'

Croatian scientists say they have discovered 30 new species of animal in subterranean caves, following a two-year search of the Sibenik-Knin County's national park.

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