Today's Headlines: Clashes as France clears Calais 'Jungle', Zika 'might cause' paralysis syndrome, Oscars host rapped over Asian 'joke'

Clashes as France clears Calais 'Jungle'

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Top News Stories Clashes as France clears Calais 'Jungle' French police fire tear gas at rock-throwing protesters as demolition teams dismantle huts in part of the Calais migrant camp known as the Jungle. Zika 'might cause' paralysis syndrome New research provides the first evidence that Zika virus might cause a severe neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome. Oscars host rapped over Asian 'joke' US comedian Chris Rock is criticised for a joke he made at the expense of Asian-Americans while hosting the Oscars ceremony. Pakistan braces for Qadri funeral Security is stepped up across Pakistan as further protests are expected at the funeral of Mumtaz Qadri, the former bodyguard who killed Punjab's governor.   HK bookseller to 'give up UK residency' One of the five "missing" Hong Kong booksellers, Lee Bo, says he will give up the right to live in the UK, amid claims his first public appearance was under duress. Sport Spurs are title favourites - Ranieri Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says title rivals Tottenham are favourites to win the Premier League this season. Brighton 4-0 Leeds United Brighton take advantage of a first-half capitulation by Leeds to move two points behind Championship leaders Burnley. Brighton 4-0 Leeds United Brighton take advantage of a first-half capitulation by Leeds to move two points behind Championship leaders Burnley. Top Videos VIDEO: Scott Kelly's year in space VIDEO: Inside Europe's biggest disaster drill VIDEO: Migrants smash fence with 'battering ram' VIDEO: Tear gas fired as Calais police clear camp

Magazine Museum of Lost Objects: The Temple of Bel The 2,000-year-old temple at a desert oasis Business VW boss warns US deal could cost more Volkswagen's boss has warned that a deal with US authorities over its emissions scandal could take longer and cost more than expected. Argentina ends 15-year bond fight Argentina signs an agreement with US hedge funds to settle what has been described as a "pitched battle" over billions of dollars of defaulted bonds.   Technology Google self-driving car hits a bus One of Google's self-driving cars crashed into a bus in California last month. There were no injuries. Pi-powered kit transmits radio in Syria Raspberry Pi computers are being used to power portable radio transmitters that broadcast independent radio to parts of Syria. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Just opened: Maniera The Stadel Museum in Frankfurt exhibits works by painters of the Florentine Mannerism movement, until June 5th.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Meet the Opel GT, GM's impossible dream Could the 'poor man's Corvette' challenge Mazda's all-conquering MX-5 Miata?   Step aboard an $83m flying palace With Skyacht One, a former Disney Imagineer evokes Captain Nemo's Nautilus Capital How to give customers what they want First you have to get these two things aligned, or failure is all but guaranteed   How Bollywood took Hollywood Stars from India are muscling into an industry under fire for being 'too white' Culture 'The Oscars were a missed opportunity' A night of no surprises at the Academy Awards   What will win the best picture Oscar? The Revenant, The Big Short and Spotlight are the top three contenders Earth Ten images celebrating Welsh wildlife Celebrate Wales' wonderful wildlife this Saint David's Day   Ten reasons to love spring Ten reasons to get out and enjoy the best of the season Future The people who can see like dolphins Their eyes extend the limits of known human vision   Why it feels good to scratch The pain that's a pleasure Travel The world's most secretive places These five places are off-limits to even the most curious travellers   An unusual route to a road-less village "Only our fiercest enemies or our best friends would want to visit us"

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