Today's Headlines: N Korea orders troops on war footing, Greek opposition tries to form cabinet, Thai TV sorry for bomb re-enactment

Greece rebels 'to form new party'

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Top News Stories Greece rebels 'to form new party' Rebels from Greece's main party, Syriza, are to break away and form a new party, reports in Greek media say. N Korea orders troops on war footing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his frontline troops to be on a war footing, state media says, as tensions rise with the South. Thai TV sorry for bomb re-enactment A Thai television station apologises for a re-enactment of the Bangkok blast at the Erawan shrine with a member of staff dressed as the main suspect. China factory activity falls sharply Factory activity in the world's second largest economy, China, shrinks at its fastest pace in more than six years in August.   Macedonia tear gas against migrants Macedonian police fire tear gas to disperse thousands of migrants trying to enter from Greece, a day after the Balkan nation declares an emergency. Sport Ashes: England v Australia Live build-up, social media and analysis as Australia resume on 287-3 against England on the second day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval. Sportsday - rolling sports news Football news conferences, World Athletics build-up, plus the latest transfers, debate & social media. Sportsday - rolling sports news Football news conferences, World Athletics build-up, plus the latest transfers, debate & social media. Top Videos VIDEO: Who are the 'left behind children'? VIDEO: Carter reveals spread of cancer VIDEO: Greece on course for election VIDEO: Missouri: Behind police lines

Magazine Three Western myths about Japan Three Western myths about Japan that won't go away Business China factory activity falls sharply Factory activity in the world's second largest economy, China, shrinks at its fastest pace in more than six years in August. Greek PM quits and calls early poll Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces he is resigning and is calling an early election.   Technology 'More Ashley Madison' data leaks A data dump indicates it contains further leaked material from the adultery dating site Ashley Madison, but a key file appears to be damaged. Swimming pool to link London towers A 25m swimming pool linking the tops of two 10-storey towers is to be built in London. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Now on: Animals Galore Animal magic at the Gemeente Museum in the Hague, until November.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Where does my suitcase go? Take a wild ride on Amsterdam Schiphol's amazing robotic airport baggage system.   Cadillac 'approaches perfection' Can GM's halo sedan finally outgun its German rivals? Dan Carney puts this ultimate Caddy through its paces at Road America. Capital Inner lives of introverted bosses Can quiet types really lead? Big names like Bill Gates have done it. Here's how   Train your brain to conquer stress How to overcome everything that ails you at the office Culture An ultraviolent stoner spy film A new film asks, 'What would you do if you discovered you were a secret agent?'   Why is Canadian English unique? How the country forged its own linguistic identity Earth See the world's biggest heart When a dead blue whale washed ashore in Canada scientists finally got to see what the heart of the planet's largest animal looked like   Whale upstages TV presenter A blue whale upstages zoologist and presenter Mark Carwardine with some perfect comic timing in this #EarthOnLocation clip Future When Amazon algorithms go wrong From offensive software to one-penny giveaways   The man who can't feel emotions The strange consequences of 'alexithymia' Travel A ghostly tour of Ireland Tracing the footsteps of one of the 20th Century's great poets   Cambodia's creepy-crawly cuisine This one-of-a-kind cookery course specialises in "six-legged livestock"

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