Watch: Baby Reindeer steals spotlight at Emmy Awards

The hugely popular but also controversial British TV hit, wins four major awards.

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Death toll rises in flood-hit central Europe

Several people have died across the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania and Poland following devastating floods.

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After a decade, Kashmir to vote in historic elections

This is the first assembly election since PM Modi's government revoked Kashmir's special status in 2019.

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Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight

The former president used the famous song in a 2020 campaign video.

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'Splashdown confirmed' - SpaceX crew arrives back on Earth

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth after five days in orbit, following an historic mission.

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Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic

Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.

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Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank

Israel says it is “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces last week.

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Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son

The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".

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Russia and Ukraine announce swap of 206 prisoners

The Russian servicemen released include those captured during Ukraine's recent attack in Kursk.

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UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban

The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.

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Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years

Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland.

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Watch: US freight train crashes into military vehicle

Dash cam footage shows the moment a freight train crashes into a Howitzer in South Carolina.

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Moment Biden puts on red Trump 2024 hat

The President wore the red 'Trump 2024' cap as a gesture of "bipartisan unity", the White House said.

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Russia squares up to Ukraine on battle for control of chess

A vote at Fide general assembly in Hungary could fully reinstate Russia in international competition.

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Passengers stranded at main Kenya airport as staff protest

A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.

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Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

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Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze

The fire was Chile's deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless.

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Pope's mass in Timor-Leste draws 600,000 worshippers

Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held.

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Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

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Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid

President Samia Soluhu Hassan says she won't tolerate such "brutal acts".

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Typhoon Yagi collapses busy bridge in Vietnam

Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has killed at least 59 people since it made landfall in Vietnam.

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Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the "most impactful genre to date".

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Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency', US media reports

The 14-year-old suspect is accused of shooting and killing four people at Apalachee High School.

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Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians

The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.

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Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

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More than 100 protests held across France against new PM

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.

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Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph

American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.

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UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".

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Boy, 14, faces court over Georgia school shooting

The pupil has been charged with four counts of first degree murder and will be tried as an adult.

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Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants.

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Uncertainty for families as China ends foreign adoptions

Beijing has given little reason for the change, only saying it was line with international agreements.

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Girl 'killed inside home' as Israeli West Bank operation continues

The father of Lujain Musleh, 16, says she was shot by Israeli forces as she looked through a window.

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A rare behind the scenes look at the Pacific power tussle

As the US, China and UK try to woo Pacific Islands for geopolitical reasons, nations are more concerned about climate.

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Teenager charged over shooting of NFL player Ricky Pearsall

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck - top NY official allegedly spied for China

US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.

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Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

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Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community

Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.

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Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

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Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.

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Scholz urges firewall against far right after election win

The German Chancellor called the results of Sunday's state elections "worrying" and "bitter".

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Watch: George Clooney praises 'selfless' Joe Biden

The actor had urged Mr Biden not to seek re-election in a opinion piece in the New York Times.

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Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation

The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans.

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17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash

The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday.

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NFL player shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco

NFL player Ricky Pearsall has been shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.

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Gaza children being given polio vaccine

The aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years.

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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies aged 53

The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut.

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Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board

The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia's far-east, officials say.

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China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea.

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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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Nearly 40,000 people died home alone in Japan this year, report says

Of those 37,227 Japanese people who died alone in their homes in the first half of the year, some 3,939 went unnoticed for over a month.

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Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina

Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades.

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Homes bulldozed in Timor-Leste ahead of Pope visit

Government says thousands are living illegally in area where the pontiff will celebrate mass.

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Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own.

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UN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continue

Israel says it killed five militants hiding in a mosque, on the second day of a major operation.

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HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case

This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover in 1997.

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SpaceX delays first private spacewalk mission

Elon Musk's company said it would be delayed "due to unfavourable weather forecasted" in the capsule's splashdown areas.

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Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship

Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.

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Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard officially endorses Trump

The move caps off Ms Gabbard's remarkable political journey that began on the American progressive left.

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Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union.

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Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021.

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Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?

Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages.

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Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.

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Blake Lively's PR woes and how we talk about victims

Aggrieved viewers say the Hollywood star has promoted film like 'it's the sequel to Barbie'.

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Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus

The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills.

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Reuters journalist missing after strike in Ukraine

The news agency says its team was staying in a hotel in Kramatorsk, which was struck by a missile.

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Italian burglar caught after sitting down with book

The would-be thief became distracted after picking up a book about Greek mythology on a bedside table.

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Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August.

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France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act".

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Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal

The bus, registered in India, was carrying around 40 passengers when it veered off a highway.

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Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain

The European man flew into Thailand from an unnamed African country last week, officials say.

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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

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South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years

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Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog

The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave.

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Yacht tragedy leaves Sicilian port reeling as divers search wreck

Divers trained to work in small spaces are flown in but strong winds are making conditions harder.

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Twelve killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says

Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas command and control centre inside the Gaza City school.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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Watch: Rescue operations resume in Sicily for second day

A helicopter and divers were deployed at the scene where a yacht sank, as rescue operations continue.

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Tanzania police commander transferred over sex work comment

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work.

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Imran Khan applies to be uni chancellor from jail

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is in currently prison, plans to apply for the role.

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Manhunt in Spain after boy killed playing football

The boy was attacked on a football pitch by a masked person with a sharp object, Spanish media report.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says

Lebanon said the building was housing refugees, while Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot.

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Grammy-winning producer seeks to dismiss rape lawsuit

The-Dream was accused of rape and sexual battery in June by a former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe.

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Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war

Ukrainians say the foray into Kursk brings tactical advantages - and opens the door to ending the war.

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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission.

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Sabotage fears prompt water scare near German base

Officials have warned of possible attacks as Germany supports Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

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Backlash after MP asks if husbands have 'sexual rights'

Robin Padilla made the remarks during a senate probe into sexual harrassment in the media industry.

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North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years

Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north.

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US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China

Sgt Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid $42,000 in exchange for dozens of sensitive security data.

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Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader

Support for Fumio Kishida has fallen amid a huge corruption scandal that hit his party.

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Family of mum who died saving baby in Bondi attack speaks

Ashlee Good died while saving her baby from the attack on a crowded Sydney shopping centre in April.

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Tanzania's opposition leaders freed on bail

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

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Ukraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Both sides say there has been no detected radiation spike at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Venezuela opposition urges global protest over poll result

The opposition says it will keep up the pressure on the Maduro government, which it accuses of election fraud.

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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Cancer doctors and family with dog among Brazil plane crash dead

As investigations continue into the crash that killed 62 people, more details emerge about the victims.

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Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 12

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

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First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

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Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death.

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In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash

Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo.

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Chinese port rocked by huge container ship blast

Surveillance footage captured the moment of the explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang.

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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence

The US artist is accused of attacking a security guard who intervened in a fight with a bodyguard.

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New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia

An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say.

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Western envoys shun Nagasaki event over Israel snub

The Japanese city's mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change.

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Steve Rosenberg: Kursk incursion won't turn Russians against war

The attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine.

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Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina

Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity.

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Thai court dissolves reformist party that won election

Move Forward won the most seats in last year’s election - but was blocked from forming a government.

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Polish man jailed for four months for punching Danish PM

The man, who said he was too drunk to remember the incident, will be deported and banned from Denmark for five years.

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Last missing Israeli victim of Hamas attack declared dead

Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.

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The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos

Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM.

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What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law.

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US funeral home fined $950m in decaying bodies case

Some 190 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home by authorities last year.

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Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat

Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.

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Watch: Bangladesh protesters storm prime minister's palace

Bengali TV aired live footage of protesters storming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence.

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Three top contenders emerge in Kamala Harris' VP hunt

The vice-president interviewed at least three of her shortlist on Sunday at her home in Washington.

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Watch: Dawn spectacle as Mount Etna erupts

Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, putting on a lava and smoke show over Sicily.

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Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

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Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea

Ukraine's military said it destroyed the Rostov-on-Don attack submarine in a missiles attack on Friday.

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Iran says Haniyeh killed by short-range projectile

Iran provides its account of the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran, blaming Israel.

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Trump agrees to Fox News plan for debate with Harris

Kamala Harris agreed to a debate on ABC and it is not clear whether she accepts the new plan.

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Watch: Supercell tornado sweeps through eastern Spain

There was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro.

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Why Putin thinks he's the winner in prisoner swap

Eight Russian prisoners were released in the swap, including spies, agents and a convicted assassin.

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Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests

Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue.

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Mourners gather as Hamas leader Haniyeh is buried in Qatar

Ismail Haniyeh’s burial caps a week of soaring tensions in the Middle East.

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Killing of Hamas leader 'doesn't help' ceasefire talks, says Biden

The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination.

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‘Their brutal ordeal is over’ - Biden on prisoner swap

The US president thanked his allies, who he says played a key role in the prisoner exchange.

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How stage was set for biggest prisoner swap since Cold War

The signs were there that an East-West prisoner exchange was being discussed behind the scenes.

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Huge prisoner exchange under way after days of speculation

The exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and the West will be the largest since the Cold War.

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'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.

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Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

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What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

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Taylor Swift in ‘complete shock’ over knife attack at themed dance class

The singer says the attack at a workshop themed around her music left her " completely in shock".

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What's the problem with swimming in the Seine?

Parisians and visitors tell the BBC whether they would take a dip in the River Seine.

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Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits and ethics rules

The US president's proposals are unlikely to pass Congress but the aim is to galvanise Democratic voters.

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Bowen: Golan attack leaves border war's unspoken rules in tatters

How Israel retaliates could determine whether the conflict stays limited or explodes into something much worse.

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Man arrested over suspected French railway vandalism

Police sources told local media the 28-year-old was found acting suspiciously near a railway site.

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Watch: Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote

Both Maduro and González, the opposition candidate, have claimed victory in this presidential election.

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What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting.

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Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris.

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France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

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Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.

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Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister.

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Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children.

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Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer

A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

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S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics

There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

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Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore.

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Debt-ridden India labourer digs up diamond worth $95,000

Raju Gound, who has been diamond-hunting for over a decade, finally got lucky this week.

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MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

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Netanyahu seeks to bolster US support with Congress speech

The address comes as the relationship between Israeli leaders and leading US Democrats has grown tense.

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Watch: Emergency workers pick through wreckage of Nepal plane crash

A clean-up operation is underway after a plane crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing at least 18 people.

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Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack

Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a three-metre-long great white shark in Australia on Tuesday.

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Six takeaways from Indian PM Modi's new budget

Indian PM Narendra Modi's new budget aims to tackle a deepening jobs crisis - but can he deliver?

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Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.

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The president's protectors are hardly noticeable - until things go wrong

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has raised questions about the Secret Service's record.

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Secret Service chief faces grilling over Trump shooting

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack.

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Bangladesh court scraps job quotas after deadly unrest

More than 100 people have died in the unrest, with at least 50 people killed on Friday alone.

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Prime drinks company sued by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

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Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city

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World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday.

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How China swerved the worst of the global tech meltdown

Very few organisations will buy software from the US firm, partly thanks to its criticism of Beijing.

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US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Sandra Hemme has spent almost all of her adult life in prison for a 1980 murder in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.

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San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years.

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South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

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'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.

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Namibia refuses to extend visa for Ugandan monarch

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.

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Thousands of rare bird eggs worth $500,000 seized in Australia

A collection of 3,404 rare eggs have been seized in Granton, Tasmania, after a European operation into the illegal bird trade.

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'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

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Spain team chant 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euros celebration

Spain won Euro 2024 in a match against England on Sunday and returned to Madrid for a celebration.

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Southgate resigns after England's Euro 2024 loss

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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'World's rarest whale' washes up on NZ beach

Experts believe they have identified the animal but could wait weeks for DNA results to come back.

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Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM

Human rights groups had urged MPs to block the bill, introduced after pressure from Muslim clerics.

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Five questions for Secret Service after Trump shooting

Former agents ask whether the event was properly resourced - and whether warnings about the gunman were passed on.

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'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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What we know so far about Trump shooting suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks

The man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

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What we know so far about Trump shooting suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks

The man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

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Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey.

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard.

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Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics.

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Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady 'a mixed bag'

The US rapper apparently kills off his alter ego Slim Shady on his hotly anticipated 12th album.

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'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women.

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'Hard to imagine' Biden serving full term, says Michael Douglas

Two-time Academy Award winner and Democrat fundraiser Michael Douglas speaks to the BBC about President Biden.

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Moment slackline record attempt goes wrong

Jaan Roose fell short of claiming the world record in Italy after falling before the finish line.

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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.

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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war.

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West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

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Shock and horror at scene of Gaza blast

At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the strike, according to early reports.

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Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.

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After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

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Kimchi blamed for mass sickness in South Korea

Around 1,000 people are suffering diarrhoea and vomiting linked to one city's school meals.

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Iran's new president gives hope to some women and younger voters

Voters backed the moderate with hopes that he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights.

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West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Shania Twain surprises superfan, 81, at show

Ken Northall got the chance to meet his idol when she played a festival in his hometown.

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Debris flies through air as tornado hits China city

Eyewitness footage shows a funnel-shaped column ripping through Shandong province.

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Kenya's president begins X Space debate with protesters

In a historic move, President Ruto hosts an online forum for young people to air their complaints.

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Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

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Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

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Kris Jenner shares plans for removal of her ovaries

The 68-year-old speaks about her diagnosis in emotional scenes on reality show, The Kardashians.

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Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled.

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India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

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Greece starts six-day working week for some industries

The country says the policy will help boost economic growth.

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'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destruction

Jeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years.

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Iconic Parisian drag club Chez Michou closes

The club, famed for bringing drag entertainment to France in the 1950s, inspired the movie The Birdcage.

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Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies

Liora Argamani succumbs to brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza.

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Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn - president

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.

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Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

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World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years.

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Five Wimbledon storylines to look out for

Raducanu returns, Draper looks to pick up Murray's baton, and more key things to watch out for when Wimbledon starts on Monday.

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Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

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Serbian officer shot with crossbow outside Israeli embassy

The policeman was wounded in the neck before shooting the attacker dead, officials say.

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Clashes break out near German far-right conference

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen.

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Iowa's top court upholds six-week abortion ban law

The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.

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Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.

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North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.

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Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results

Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot.

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Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers.

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Night at the Museum actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing.

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Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan.

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Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence

Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence.

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Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent.

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Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

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Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.

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Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option.

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Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.

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Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56

The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.

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Naked swimmers mark Australia's winter solstice

Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.

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New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.

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AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips.

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Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.

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Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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NK soldiers cross border prompting warning shots

Seoul believes the border violation was not intentional, as North Korea prepares for Putin's visit.

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US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave

A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record.

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Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week.

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Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match

Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland.

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Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people.

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Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre

At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.

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Votes, fashion and cubes: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap

Hamid Noury will return to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran.

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Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them?

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Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident.

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US Supreme Court lifts ban on gun bump stocks

It rules the government does not have the right to ban the accessories, which were used in America's deadliest mass shooting.

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Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?

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Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican

Other big names, including Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O'Brien, were also present at the audience.

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Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years

Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021.

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Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.

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Watch: Huge fire erupts at oil refinery in Iraq

Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air, as a fire engulfs a warehouse building.

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Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem

The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others.

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US assessing Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas stressed the need for the war to end, which an Israeli official said amounted to a rejection.

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Warning shots from South as North Korea soldiers cross border

The incident at the DMZ comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two Koreas.

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Nigeria gunmen kill at least 25 in village raid, officials say

Dozens of gunmen on motorbikes stormed a village in the Kankara area on Sunday, the BBC has been told.

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The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

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Netanyahu walks tightrope as US urges Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East mission collides with Israeli politics, Jeremy Bowen says.

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Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

Umm Hudaifa - widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - says she tried to leave him but couldn’t.

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections

More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities.

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South Korea to resume loudspeaker broadcasts over border in balloon row

It is the first time since 2018 South Korea will use loudspeaker propaganda campaigns against the North.

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Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections

The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening.

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'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy

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Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs

A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?

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Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies.

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Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Records set in heatwave plaguing US Southwest

Alerts remain in place for Friday - after cities including Phoenix hit new daily highs.

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

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EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll

As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.

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Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.

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Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery

Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

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ANC eyes national unity government after election loss

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway.

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher.

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New knife attack wounds local German politician - report

A local candidate is reportedly attacked in Mannheim, five days after a fatal stabbing in the city.

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RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France

The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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US woman declared dead found alive at funeral home

Police say they have not found any criminal intent in the mishap, but an investigation is ongoing.

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Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment.

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US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.

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German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.

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One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 26 people have been injured after a shooting in the US city of Akron, police say.

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Funding for project on Barbados' oldest sheet music

The manuscript is the world’s oldest surviving music from the Caribbean island.

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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result?

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Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.

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North Korea floats more excrement-filled balloons over South Korean border

South Korea's military has warned people to avoid touching the balloons and report them to authorities.

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'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady.

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Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers

Groups of more than 25 and loudspeakers are no longer allowed to reduce the impact of mass tourism.

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Jeremy Renner takes first film role since accident

The Marvel films star is joining the cast of the third Knives Out film starring Daniel Craig.

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Israel ends three-week offensive in north Gaza town

Pictures from Jabalia show widespread destruction, with multi-storey buildings reduced to rubble.

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Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C

Parts of the country are experiencing brutal heatwaves, with temperatures touching 50C in some areas.

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Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption.

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Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines says several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured.

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Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence

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US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck

The private submersible industry was shaken after the implosion of the OceanGate Titan sub last year.

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Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress.

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Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds - report

Rapid changes in gravitational force caused the altitude drop which injured passengers, investigators say.

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Watch: Locals scramble to search deadly landslide by hand

Around 2,000 people are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.

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Singapore Airlines: 'Turbulence landed five of my family in ICU'

A week on, passengers and family reveal to the BBC what happened on Flight SQ321.

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What will Trump jury decide? Here are the three options

A verdict could come this week - the former president's conviction or acquittal, or there could be a mistrial.

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Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m).

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German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.

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Turbulence on Doha-Dublin flight leaves 12 injured

Dublin Airport says the Boeing 787-9 dreamliner experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey.

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Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Exploration of a 300-year-old wreck in the Caribbean Sea with an estimate £16bn trove starts.

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Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area

Hamas fires rockets towards the Tel Aviv area in central Israel for the first time in months.

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Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

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Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.

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India games arcade fire kills 20

The fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of Gujarat

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Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket - authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.

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Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest.

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Why Kenya’s non-Nato ally status is crucial for regional security

Kenya is the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to enter the special military alliance with the US.

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Ex-marine can be extradited to US, Australian judge rules

Daniel Duggan is wanted by Washington for allegedly training Chinese military pilots - which he denies.

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‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

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Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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Toddler among 40 in hospital after turbulence flight

Most of those hurt after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence have spinal injuries, officials say.

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Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

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French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister.

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German far right in disarray after AfD Nazi remark

A top far-right German politician says he will pull back from campaigning for the EU elections.

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World's most expensive feather sold at auction

The feather, from now extinct New Zealand huia bird, broke the previous record by more than four times.

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Several dead in Iowa as storms batter Midwest

A tornado has destroyed much of a small town in Iowa, leaving buildings flattened and cars overturned.

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Generator fumes choke Nigeria students to death - reports

The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running.

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Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view to deter tourists

A big barrier is erected as local residents accuse tourists of dropping litter and parking illegally.

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Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

The Palestinian health ministry says those killed include a doctor who was on his way to work.

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Closing statements in Trump hush-money trial expected next Tuesday

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to finish his testimony in the New York court today.

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders

They are wanted for alleged war crimes committed in the 7 October attacks and the war which followed.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spain

The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media.

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DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup

The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.

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Georgia president vetoes 'foreign agent' law

Salome Zourabichvili's said a law that has sparked weeks of protests was "fundamentally Russian".

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Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end.

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Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.

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Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger

Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.

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Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid launching itself at a deep-see camera.

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Aerial video shows scene after deadly Florida bus crash

Eight people are dead and dozens more are injured after a bus carrying farm workers overturned.

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Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

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Stars back Kevin Spacey acting return

The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.

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UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza

A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday.

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Mexican villagers killed amid cartel battle

At least 11 people have been killed in Chiapas state as two cartels battle for control of the area.

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Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensive

Ukraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.

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Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide

Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu.

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Burying stories, lying, no emails - Cohen on life as Trump's fixer

Cohen said the ex-president never had an email address, telling Cohen people ''have gone down'' because of emails used against them.

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Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.

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The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

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Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades

President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

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Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.

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Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

The worker pulled to safety is one of 42 people rescued from the building which collapsed on Monday.

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In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building

There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived.

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'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit

The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.

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Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

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Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea's ruling dynasty.

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Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers.

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Katy Perry says mum conned by fake AI Met Gala pic

Fake Met Gala images of Rhianna and Dua Lipa were also viewed by millions on social media.

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Boeing in new inquiry over 787 inspection doubts

The plane-maker told US regulators staff may have falsified inspection records for 787 Dreamliner jets.

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Brazil floods leave hundreds of towns under water

At least 85 people have died in Rio Grande do Sul state and 150,000 have had to flee their homes.

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Devastating images show impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kills dozens.

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Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports

The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.

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Madonna's free Brazil show draws 1.5 million fans

The show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach was the final stop on the pop idol's Celebration Tour.

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Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike

At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.

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Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education.

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Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.

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Columbia campus community 'shattered' by police raid

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.

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Liberia to set up first war crimes court

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The move comes as the US negotiates pulling out its troops after Niger's junta ordered their expulsion.

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Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp

Wally the emotional support alligator is missing after being taken by pranksters, his owner says.

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‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people.

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Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.

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Watch: The night police raided NY university campus

Dozens have been arrested during a night-time operation at the Ivy League school in New York City.

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Watch: Moment violent clashes break out at UCLA

Protesters and counter-protestors clash at pro-Palestinian encampments in Los Angeles.

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US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail.

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US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail.

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US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous".

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Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

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'Nobody will take my voice anymore' - Israeli hostage

Moran Yanai, who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks about spending 54 days in captivity.

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Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

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Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot

"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates.

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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

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Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

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Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.

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Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

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Kanye wades into Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud

The long-running saga enters a new chapter, as Kanye offers his two cents in a fresh diss track.

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Ecuador votes for tougher security amid gang violence

In a referendum, Ecuadorians voted in favour of allowing the military to patrol the country's streets.

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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.

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Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

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BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

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Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate

Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer

The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act."

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Four US states hit by 911 call outages

There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown.

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Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.

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Sydney stabbings: Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday

Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it.

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Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India.

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Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care

The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.

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Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

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Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

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Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast.

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Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations.

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Mum killed protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall.

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Knifeman rampaged through Sydney mall as shoppers ran for their lives

A day out at a popular shopping centre ended in tragedy when a knife-wielding man killed six people.

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Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning.

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Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said.

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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections

Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.

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Russia floods leave houses almost submerged

Water levels in Orenburg are 2m above critical levels, as the mayor urges mass evacuations.

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Russians arrive in Niger as military accord starts

The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

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Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire

Renovation work continues after 2019's devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris.

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Iowa to retire Clark's number 22 jersey

Iowa State will retire Caitlin Clark's number 22 jersey as her college career comes to an end and her WNBA career is projected to start.

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Rope climber attempts world record at Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier climbs a 110m rope to the Eiffel Tower's second floor in just 18 minutes.

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Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster

Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns.

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At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Eid crash

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more.

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Drone video from Russia shows highest ever levels of flooding

In the Russian region of Orenburg, thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels surge.

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Germany defends genocide case at top UN court

The country has been accused of "facilitating" genocide by providing arms to Israel.

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Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe.

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Indian actor and election candidate denies eating beef

Film star Kangana Ranaut - a candidate for the ruling BJP party - calls the claims "baseless".

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Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts.

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Germany faces genocide case over Israel weapon sales

Nicaragua accused Berlin of "facilitating" genocide by selling over $300m worth of weapons to Israel.

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Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.

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Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.

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Thousands forced to evacuate after Russian dam bursts

Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.

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Posters shame customers keeping bank glitch money

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is trying to regain the full $14m withdrawn during a technical glitch.

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Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell BBC Ukrainian another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack.

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Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over air strike

Aid workers say they cannot operate safely after Israel's strike on World Central Kitchen's convoy.

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Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia

The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.

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South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking

The soccer star was waiting to be served at a petrol station when two gunmen opened fire on him, police say.

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Anya Taylor-Joy confirms secret wedding in 2022

The Queen's Gambit star confirms she married her partner Malcolm McRae two years ago in New Orleans.

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Euphoria star wants to stop playing trans roles

Hunter Schafer says she does not want being transgender to be "the centrepiece to what I'm doing".

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Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia

The attack is the deepest into Russian territory since the start of the war.

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Republican leader makes fresh push for Ukraine aid

Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan for how to cover costs - but is also trying to hold onto his power.

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Thirteen presumed dead in Russia mine landslide

An operation to rescue gold miners in the far eastern Amur region is called off over safety fears.

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Detroit Lions player Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest for weeks

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations, more than three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued.

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Stop stealing from Air Force One, US journalists told

Pillowcases and plates are among items that have reportedly vanished from the US president's plane.

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Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach

The group were in a boat that capsized along a route used by people trying to reach the US.

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Peace is not made with arms, says Pope in Easter plea

The 87-year-old pontiff presided over Easter mass despite concerns over his health.

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Beyoncé album is missing tracks on vinyl, fans say

Fans who pre-ordered physical copies of the star's latest album say they have been short-changed.

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Peru president's home raided in Rolex probe

Authorities searched for a collection of Rolex watches Dina Boluarte allegedly had not declared.

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Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe property up for auction

The big sale includes cocktail dresses worn by the actress and the magazine owner's famed silk smoking jackets.

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Lost Marvin Gaye music resurfaces in Belgium

The tapes have lain hidden in Ostend for 40 years. But a legal fight is brewing over who owns them.

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Watch: Northern Lights captured glowing over volcano

Volcanic eruptions have been taking place in the region since 14 January.

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War a real threat and Europe unready, warns Poland's Tusk

Donald Tusk warns of a "pre-war era" and speaks of the most critical moment since World War Two.

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S Africa ex-President Zuma involved in car crash

He was unhurt after a drunk driver collided with his armoured vehicle, police say.

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Stay! Germany denies reports of sausage dog ban

The government moves to reassure dachshund fans after a petition was launched against a draft law.

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After Moscow attack, migrants from Central Asia hit by backlash

Migrants in Russia reported an uptick in xenophobia after Moscow said Tajiks were behind last week's attacks.

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Lost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapse

Minutes after a container ship sent a mayday call, it crashed and caused a bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead.

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Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe

President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions.

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Four killed during stabbing spree in Illinois

Police in Rockford say the attacks occurred after a home invasion and that a man was arrested.

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Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.

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Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase

Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.

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Son of G Bissau ex-president jailed for drugs coup plot

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr wanted to use the proceeds of smuggling heroin to fund a coup, US authorities say.

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China hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claims

Beijing tells the US and UK to stop their own cyber attacks, accusing them of "political manipulation".

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Chinese businessman sentenced to death in Nigeria

Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that shocked Nigeria.

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Putin pins attack on jihadists but still blames Kyiv

Ukraine rejects Moscow's accusation as European governments boost security because of jihadist threats.

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Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship

Some 20 people are thought to be in the water after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.

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Deadline in Trump's $464m fraud case hours away

If Mr Trump does not pay a huge fine or post a bond by Monday, his assets are at risk of seizure.

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EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

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Simon Harris - the man on the brink of Irish history

The favourite to replace Leo Varadkar as taoiseach organised his first political meeting aged 16.

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Rosenberg: As Russia mourns, how will Putin react to concert attack?

More than 130 people were killed when gunmen entered a packed Moscow venue and opened fire.

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Is now the time Palestinian politics can start afresh?

With many challenges ahead, the future of Palestinian leadership is yet to be decided, writes Lucy Williamson.

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Zelensky hits back after Russia blames Ukraine for concert attack

Ukraine's leader says Russians should ask questions of their own security services instead.

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UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit

Antonio Guterres called on Israel to give "total, unfettered" access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.

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Moscow concert hall attack: What we know

Four of 11 people arrested were directly involved in one of the worst attacks in Russia in years, officials say.

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Bullets, a crush and panic: Moscow concert that became a massacre

People initially thought they heard firecrackers, but they soon realised they were under attack.

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Moscow attack: 'The first thing you notice is the smell'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits the Moscow concert hall where more than 100 were people were killed.

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Uganda's leader promotes his son to military chief

President Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his son as his successor.

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How Ariana Grande and Saturn collided on her album

For a 42-second track on her number one album, Ariana hands the mic to retired astrologer Diana Garland.

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Blackouts hit Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

Ukraine says Russia trying to cause failure of country's energy system after widespread attack.

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Ghana cabinet nominees blocked in anti-gay bill row

The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill, and from those who condemn it.

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Who could be Ireland's next leader?

Nominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar's resignation.

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NZ politician 'does not care' about Chumbawamba row

Deputy PM Winston Peters addresses the UK band's demand that he stop using their song Tubthumping.

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Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos

He tells the BBC he won't apologise for attempting to delay the vote, a move that led to deadly protests.

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Delhi world's 'most polluted' capital city: report

India, of which Delhi is the capital, was also ranked as the third-most polluted country in the world.

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Entire Gaza population facing acute hunger - US

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it is the first time this has happened and calls for more aid.

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The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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Teens detained in China over classmate's death

The case in Handan city has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.

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Fans thrilled as Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi

The star teamed up with Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Mumbai, delighting the crowd.

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Czechs struggle to contain surge of whooping cough

Prague's elderly mayor coughs and splutters during a public meeting as authorities battle increase.

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Russia's Vladimir Putin seeks fifth term in tightly-controlled election

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.

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Russian schools shut after air strikes in Belgorod

Students in Belgorod - which is near the border with Ukraine - will not go to school early next week.

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Woman dies after being chased by bear in Slovakia

She was walking with a male companion when they were set upon by a bear, local officials say.

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Boeing plane lands safely without panel in Oregon

No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

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Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.

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Senegal opposition leaders freed days before poll

Despite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month's election.

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Israel downplays truce prospects after Hamas response

Meanwhile an aid ship is nearing Gaza in a pilot voyage aimed at opening up a maritime supply route.

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Russians begin voting in election Putin is bound to win

Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin is keen to make the election appear legitimate.

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60 migrants die as boat sinks in Med, survivors say

Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.

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Japan courts again say same-sex marriage ban is illegal

LGBT+ activists hail the legal win but say real reform is still up to a conservative legislature.

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Boeing whistleblower remembered as 'brave man'

Lawyers for John Barnett tell the BBC they "didn't see any indication he would take his own life".

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Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

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Oslo gay bar gun attack video shown as trial starts

Zaniar Matapour pleads not guilty to terror charges after two people were shot dead in 2022.

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