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Top News Stories Syrians ready to evacuate besieged town Civilians and rebel fighters are expected to begin evacuating from the Syrian town of Darayya under a deal to end a government siege begun in 2012. Emergency declared after Italy earthquake Italy declares a state of emergency in the regions worst hit by Wednesday's earthquake, in which at least 268 people died, as hopes fade of finding survivors. Hiker describes 'harrowing' 30-day ordeal A Czech hiker who went missing a month ago in the snowy mountains of New Zealand describes the "harrowing" 30-day ordeal in which her partner died. VIDEO: Drone footage of destroyed Italian town Drone footage shows extent of Italy quake destruction in Pescara del Tronto   VIDEO: Italy quake: 98 aftershocks in 36 hours How 98 aftershocks rocked devastated areas of central Italy in the first 36 hours after the earthquake. Sport Thierry Henry: Former France striker named as an assistant manager of Belgium Belgium manager Roberto Martinez says former Arsenal, Barcelona and France striker Thierry will be one of his assistants. Champions League: Europe's top four leagues to each get four group-stage spots Europe's top four domestic leagues are to be guaranteed four places each in the group stages of the Champions League from 2018-19. Mustafi & Perez set for Arsenal medicals as £50m-plus double deal nears Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi and Spanish striker Lucas Perez will have medicals at Arsenal on Friday. Top Videos Hiker describes 30-day ordeal lost in NZ mountains Why India's two medal Olympic success is significant Italy quake: The ancient village destroyed Inside Manila's drug war: Female assassin's story

Magazine How John Hersey's Hiroshima revealed the horror of the bomb Seventy years have passed since the publication of a report hailed as one of the greatest pieces of journalism ever written - one that described the terrible effects of the atomic bomb. Business Top Lotte executive found dead The vice chairman of South Korea's Lotte conglomerate is found dead just hours before being questioned over corruption allegations. Japanese prices continue to slide Japan's consumer prices drop for the fifth consecutive month, adding to pressure on the government to expand its already massive stimulus programme.   Technology iPhones could be hacked with one tap Three flaws in Apple's iOS operating system are found that meant spyware could be installed with a single tap. Who cracked the iPhone? A botched attempt to hack the iPhone of a human rights lawyer has exposed a secretive hacking group. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Harlem Heroes Photographs by Carl Van Vechten are exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, from 26 August to 19 March 2017.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Make way for the world's fastest truck Volvo's 2,400hp Iron Knight is as quick as a Porsche 911   How to take a road trip like a Finn Summertime caravanning is as much a part of Finnish culture as reindeer sausage Capital The 'overtime dogs' of China 'Who needs sleep? What a waste of time!'   Why you need a harsh boss You don't want 'nice' - you want a tough manager will push you to do your best Culture The mysterious power of the pyramid A striking image that dominates art   Why 'verbing' is so annoying The grating use of nouns as verbs

Earth The puzzle of ancient brain surgery Why our ancestors drilled holes in each other's skulls   The highest jumper on Earth It leaps further than any other Future What are the benefits of fasting? And for how long could we live without food?   What would happen if animals were smart The depressing consequences of an intriguing thought experiment Travel An 80 million-year-old secret Until recently, no one knew this colourful geological wonder existed   Where the Milky Way unfolds 'A beautiful, ethereal place with such little human presence' Where and how to watch BBC World News The news you trust. 24/7. On your TV. BBC World News, the 24-hour international news channel, is available in over 200 countries worldwide.   Find out how to watch

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