How often do ministers change jobs?

Reality Check crunches the numbers on the ministerial merry-go-round.

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John Bercow: What's the role of a Speaker in Parliament?

As Parliament returns, here's a quick refresher on who the Speaker of the House of Commons is and what he does.

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Cameroon's 'language war' keeps schools shut

Schoolchildren have become pawns in the conflict in the mainly English-speaking regions of Cameroon.

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Masters of the pyramid: The dogs reclaiming their heritage

Peruvian hairless dogs may not be pretty but they are making a comeback at Peru's ancient sites.

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With a $2 Billion Factory From China, a German City Lets Others Worry

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Brexit: Parliament suspension case back in Edinburgh court

A cross-party group of MPs and peers are seeking to block moves to suspend Parliament.

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Teenager 'blind' from living off crisps and chips

Years of fussy eating left the Bristol 17-year-old's vision irreparably damaged by malnutrition.

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GB car sticker 'needed for UK drivers in Ireland' after Brexit

New advice from the government says the sticker will be needed to drive in the Republic of Ireland.

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Food banks increasing in schools for pupils' families

Governors report that more schools are setting up food banks to help feed pupils and their families.

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Afghanistan war: US-Taliban deal would see 5,400 troops withdraw

A blast rocks Kabul as the "deal in principle" is outlined by the US envoy for peace in Afghanistan.

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Battle of Worcester artefacts unearthed for first time

It is the first time physical evidence of the Battle of Worcester has been found.

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Why John Lewis shoppers could see more card payment checks

Banks increasingly require shoppers to provide an extra form of verification when they buy online.

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Empty building fear for luxury Cardiff student flats

Plans for about 7,400 new student rooms have been approved in Cardiff since 2014.

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Las principales noticias del martes

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Chaos Erupts at Newark Airport as Travelers Are Evacuated From Terminal

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President Trump, Weatherman: Dorian Updates and at Least 122 Tweets

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Corrections: September 3, 2019

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Quotation of the Day: End of Summer Rite Canceled by a New Reality: Fear

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Back to School

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What’s the Most Memorable Thing That Happened to You This Summer?

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Schwartzman Beats Zverev, but Struggles With What Comes Next

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France Dangles $15 Billion Bailout for Iran in Effort to Save Nuclear Deal

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When Elizabeth Warren Agreed With Betsy DeVos

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Teacher starting salaries could rise to £30,000

Unions say the increase is long overdue, and necessary, to attract graduates into the profession.

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Phillies Avoid Mets Sweep With Eighth Inning Rally

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Flash floods sweep away tour group in Kenya's Hell's Gate

Two people have died and five others are missing and feared drowned after a tour group was swept away by flash flooding in a national park in Kenya.

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Wawrinka shocks world No. 1 Djokovic at US Open

In an era where men's tennis has been dominated by the "Big 3" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka can at times be a forgotten man.

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Novak Djokovic, Hampered by Injury, Is Out of the U.S. Open

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Team ‘McCoco’ Takes a Turn in the Spotlight

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Protesters turn Hong Kong into a tinderbox. But the government holds the matches

The young protesters who have thronged Hong Kong's streets for three months warned the city's leaders from the beginning: "If we burn, you burn with us."

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Hell's Gate: Kenya tour group swept away by flash flood

Two people have been confirmed dead and five others are missing in Hell's Gate National Park.

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Germany elections: AfD surge in Saxony and Brandenburg

But the result may disappoint the AfD as the party had hoped to come first in Brandenburg.

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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 2 Recap: Risky Moves

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‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: The Normo Conquest

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Italy’s Politics Go to the Beach

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Daniil Medvedev wins again, trolls again at the US Open

Daniil Medvedev is relishing the role of US Open villain.

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Radical ways to 'refreeze' the Arctic

If planting more trees can replenish forests and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, then could we also repopulate the Arctic with ice?

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Brithdir Mawr eco-community land 'to be sold' when lease ends

Members of Brithdir Mawr face having to raise £1m to save their community.

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Texas Shooting Brings New Urgency to Gun Debate in Congress

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Quotation of the Day: Osaka’s Credo: ‘Do It From the Heart’

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Call for HPV jab to be offered to older boys

The Teenage Cancer Trust says boys and young men who want to have the HPV jab should not have to pay.

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How Gothic cathedrals can inspire modern architecture

Floors with arched designs can be thinner and lighter than conventional slabs.

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The former monk who runs a $100m meditation firm

After a decade as a Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe set up Headspace with one of his clients.

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Peaky Blinders: Who were the real Billy Boys?

The Glasgow razor gang are making their mark in the latest season of Peaky Blinders.

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