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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My focus on Biden's memory was fair, says investigator

Former special counsel Robert Hur will defend his report into the president's handling of classified documents.

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The rise and fall of Haiti's Ariel Henry

Ariel Henry promised to tackle gang violence and restore the presidency. He failed to do either.

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Ukraine-based fighters claim raids into Russia

Russia's military says it has thwarted an attempted breakthrough into the country's two western regions.

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Skier dies after 600ft fall down Mount Washington

The 20-year-old fell down a ravine while skiing in difficult conditions, official say.

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Israel reveals its rewritten Eurovision song

The lyrics have been revised, after Israel's initial entry was rejected for its perceived political overtones.

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Herzog's visit to Holocaust Museum sparks protests

Demonstrators have thrown fireworks and eggs at riot police in protest of his visit, Dutch media says.

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Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year.

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Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role

Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power.

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Nigeria pauses controversial expatriate tax

The levy, imposed last week, has been met with widespread condemnation from the private sector.

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Sweden and Canada resume aid to UN Gaza agency

The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.

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At least 28 Nigerian schoolchildren escape captors

Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.

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Protesters crash truck into Mexico's National Palace

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was inside the building giving a press conference at the time.

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Navalny's widow urges Russians to protest against Putin

Yulia Navalnaya has encouraged voters to form long queues at polling stations on election day.

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Sea corridor to Gaza could open at weekend - Von der Leyen

The European Commission chief said an initial delivery of aid could leave Cyprus as early as Friday.

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Victims' families condemn Uvalde shooting report

An independent investigator clears police of wrongdoing over the deadly school shooting in Texas in 2022.

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Navalny's widow urges Russians to protest against Putin

Yulia Navalnaya has encouraged voters to form long queues at polling stations on election day.

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Watch: Indian navy rescues ship crew after Houthi attack

Three crew members have been killed in the attack off southern Yemen, US officials say.

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed.

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Russia ignores arrest warrants for Putin officers

Russia says it does not recognise International Criminal Court warrants issued for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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South Africa police question four over missing girl

Police say arrests are on the cards, following the six-year-old's disappearance on 19 February.

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India diners spit blood after being served 'dry ice'

Five customers fell sick after they were served dry ice after dinner at an Indian restaurant.

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China sets ambitious economic target for 2024

The announcement comes as the ruling Communist Party tries to reinvigorate the Chinese economy.

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Germany under pressure to explain leaked phone call

German ministers warned that the leak, aired by Russian state media, amounts to a "hybrid disinformation attack".

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Rihanna, Gates and Zuckerberg at India wedding gala

Glimpses of the three-day event - from Rihanna's performance to Bill Gates in Indian wedding attire.

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O'Connor's estate asks Trump not to use her music

The late singer's estate said she would have been "disgusted and insulted" by Trump's use of her song.

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US top court poised to issue key Trump 2024 ruling

The former president could learn if Colorado can ban him from the ballot using an anti-rebellion constitutional clause.

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Watch: Ploughing through California and Nevada snow

A massive blizzard sweeps across parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

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Girl, 7, dies in English Channel crossing attempt

A boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in French waters a few kilometres from the coast, local officials say.

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Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.

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Killer whale vs shark: Solo orca eats great white

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack.

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Victoria Beckham's fashion show disrupted by Peta

The 49-year-old Spice Girl was showcasing her label's autumn/winter collection at Paris Fashion Week.

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Sydney Mardi Gras honours killed gay couple

A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.

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Moroccan IS militants sentenced to death in Somalia

The men will be executed by a firing squad if their appeal against the sentence fails.

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BBC visits Iran polling station as voting begins

The BBC's Carrie Davies in Tehran says there are major concerns about "voter apathy".

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UN chief urges probe into deadly Gaza aid convoy incident

At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City.

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