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23 August 2017

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Adam - Made in Scotland showcase

The Egyptian girl who became a Scottish man

Born female and Egyptian, Adam is now fully male and fully Glaswegian and the subject of a play.

RCMP officers speaks with migrants as they prepare to cross the US/Canada border illegally near Hemmingford, Quebec, August 20, 2017.

Migrants given 'false hope' - Canada MP

The country is seeing a surge in refugee claims as migrants cross the border from the US.

Woman drinking water

Lithium in tap water may cut dementia

The naturally occurring element may reduce the risk of the disease.

Person walking

Middle-aged told to walk faster

Health officials warn falling activity rates as people age are putting their health at risk.

Road sign

'Absent' region makes signpost plea

Southern Scotland firms say it may stop drivers thinking there was "nothing between Glasgow and Carlisle".

Carly Daniels, National Lobster Hatchery

'I didn't think I would end up working with lobsters'

Meet the women of south-west England working in the male-dominated fishing industry.

Eurostar arrivals St Pancras

Non-EU students 'not staying illegally'

The UK does not have a major problem with foreign students overstaying visas, new data suggests.

ethiopian student

Ethiopia's 'industrial revolution'

How Ethiopia is dealing with population growth.

Choi Sangkyun holding North Korean propoganda art

Collecting North Korea's propaganda art

Choi Sangkyun has one of the largest collections of North Korean propaganda art in the world.

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