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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