Ethiopia civil war: Why fighting has resumed in Tigray and Amhara

A few weeks ago, it seemed as though peace talks were imminent, so why has fighting resumed in Tigray?

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Netflix's Indian Matchmaking: ‘Sima aunty’ raises eyebrows - again

The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and with all its old problems.

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Ukraine war: 'I'm more scared of my new teacher than of war'

Children and parents share their concerns as just 40% of Ukrainian schools prepare to fully reopen.

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China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report

China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

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John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision

Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.

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Taiwan fires live rounds at drones near outlying islands

It comes as Taiwan has complained of repeated harassment by Chinese drones close to its islands.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York

Emma Raducanu's return to the US Open - where she won the title as a qualifier last year - ends in a straight-set defeat by France's Alize Cornet in the first round.

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Shantanu Deshpande: Bombay Shaving Co CEO criticised for 18-hour workday advice

Shantanu Deshpande suggested young people work 18-hour days at the start of their career.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.

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In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev

The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91

The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness.

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Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

The former president opened up the USSR and saw it collapse in 1991.

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UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste.

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Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name

Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital.

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Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East.

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Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals

After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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Bike protest takes over German motorway

The demonstrators are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options.

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The Palestinians facing mass eviction in the West Bank

Fears mount among more than 1,000 Palestinians that Israel’s army will force them to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank.

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Venus and Serena Williams' coach: "We changed history"

Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play.

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From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence

The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.

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Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78

French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years.

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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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UN calls for Libya ceasefire after deadly clashes

Fighting between political factions kills 23 people including a young comedian in the capital Tripoli.

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Three off-duty Dutch commandos shot outside hotel in Indianapolis

Police say the soldiers, who were in the US for training, were found with gunshot wounds early on Saturday.

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Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home'

Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights.

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Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

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Electricity and drought killing white storks

The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.

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Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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Najib Razak: The verdict that sent Malaysia's untouchable ex-PM to prison

The decision to jail Malaysia's Najib Razak has revived faith in the country's discredited courts.

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Sanna Marin: How much partying is too much for a leader?

Sanna Marin is facing tough criticism, but supporters say she is being treated unfairly.

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Apollo Remastered: One man's mission to show us the Moon

One man's quest to present the historic Moon missions in a way that befits their importance.

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Mario Kart: Next game could be 'victim of current title's success'

It's gaming's most successful racing franchise but Nintendo face various challenges to keep driving it forward.

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Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down

Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.

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FBI cite 'evidence of obstruction' in Trump Florida home search

Top secret files were kept at Mar-a-Lago along with assorted newspapers and magazines, say investigators.

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Start-up denies using tech to turn call centre accents 'white'

Technology that changes workers' accents is accused of making "the world sound whiter".

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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble

The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.

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California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035

The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules.

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Search for trapped Mexico miners could take almost a year - relatives

Relatives say they have been told it could take up to 11 months to reach 10 miners in a flooded colliery.

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Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA.

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Latvia brings down World War II memorial

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers

A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday.

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Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge

Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results.

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Rohingya: Has the world forgotten the stateless refugees?

Five years after millions of Rohingyas fled genocide in Myanmar, they continue to live in perilous conditions.

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Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone: Why African states are buying them

Togo is the latest country to buy the drones, which have proven their usefulness around the world.

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Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16m leaked crash photos payout

Vanessa Bryant was suing LA County for emotional distress over photos from the 2020 crash site.

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Ter Apel: Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centre

Officials are investigating possible contributing factors, including available care and living conditions.

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On call with Italy's horseback doctor

Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region.

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Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens

A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion.

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Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig

Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border.

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Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought

Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years.

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Somalia and al-Shabab: The struggle to defeat the militants

The weekend's deadly hotel siege served as a reminder that the militants remain a potent threat.

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Missing baby girls: Is India’s skewed sex ratio at birth getting better?

For years, widely-held cultural beliefs have meant far more boys were born in India than girls.

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Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia

Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia.

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Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial

The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.

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Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.

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Jagtar Singh Johal case: UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail.

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Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

The billionaire has subpoenaed Twitter's co-founder in hope it will help him end his deal to buy the site.

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Parkland gunman's brain irretrievably broken, jury hears

The attacker is "irretrievably broken, through no fault of his own", his lawyers say.

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377A: Gay marriage looms as new frontline in Singapore battle for LGBT rights

Joy over the historic decision turns to anxiety as a new frontline looms in the fight for LGBT rights.

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Kolkata St Xavier's teacher: ‘I was forced to resign over Instagram photos’

A former teacher at Kolkata's St Xavier's University says she was forced to resign over her bikini photos.

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India and Pakistan: Tales of partition trauma bringing families closer

Grandchildren of partition survivors on how stories about the traumatic event have affected them.

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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater

Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.

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Cameroon's Bamenda, where only the coffin trade is booming

The once thriving city of Bamenda has been destroyed by fighting between secessionists and Cameroon's government.

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Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?

A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama.

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Why are these Americans turning in (some of) their guns?

When police in Texas offered to buy back unwanted firearms, gun owners of all kinds showed up.

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Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 15 years

Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 15 years.

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Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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Usyk beats Joshua to stay world heavyweight champ

Briton Anthony Joshua's bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ends in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produces a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend?

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Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.

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Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini to be crowned in South Africa

Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is set to take the throne months after royals launched a legal challenge.

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Climate change forces indigenous islanders in Panama to relocate

Magdalena Martínez tells the BBC how she feels about leaving the island she grew up on.

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Vanessa Bryant testifies she was 'blindsided' by leaked photos

Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions for emotional distress over photos taken at the accident site.

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Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported

Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire.

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Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests

Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid.

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Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin

Russia captured the Zaporizhzhia facility in March and are accused of using it as a military base.

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Scott Morrison: Is this the end for 'Side Hustle Scotty'?

An extraordinary week in Australia has left even constitutional experts scratching their heads.

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What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation.

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Manjula Patel: The 85-year-old India-origin chef wowing a UK town

Manjula Patel serves traditional Gujarati vegetarian dishes at her popular restaurant, Manju's.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone

A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president.

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Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief

António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv.

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Algeria forest fires: At least 26 dead, minister says

Countries on the Mediterranean have been ravaged by wildfires this summer, especially in Europe.

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Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy

The government's tax agency has launched a programme to encourage a new generation of sake drinkers.

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US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks

The talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit

It comes after a court found the chains helped create an oversupply of opioid pills in Ohio counties.

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How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria

An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.

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Accamma Cherian: The forgotten firebrand freedom fighter from south India

Accamma Cherian's contributions in India's struggle for independence have been lost to history.

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Whales surprise two paddleboarders in Argentina

One paddleboarder was knocked into the water by a whale's fin, which clipped his board.

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Cuba bids for foreign investment to tackle goods shortages

Growing shortages of basic goods have led the government to end Fidel Castro's 63-year-old legacy.

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Moderator onstage with Salman Rushdie speaks out after attack

Henry Reese, who was moderator at the event where the author was stabbed, speaks to the BBC.

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Tasmanian tiger: Scientists hope to revive marsupial from extinction

Experts behind the project claim the technology for "de-extinction" already exists, but others are sceptical.

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Alaska primary: Sarah Palin seeks comeback backed by Trump

She largely left the spotlight before the 2016 election of Donald Trump, who has become her key ally.

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Biden signs tax, health and climate bill into law

The president hails the $700bn (£579bn) bill as the "final piece" of his long-stalled domestic agenda.

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Body found in world's highest battlefield 38 years on

Chandrashekhar Harbola went missing in the Siachen glacier - the world's highest battlefield.

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Afghan contractors: 'I wish I'd never worked for the UK government'

Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel betrayed.

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Trump warrant: Prosecutors oppose releasing search evidence

Prosecutors said making their affidavit public could cause "irreparable damage" to their inquiry.

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to actress after 50 years

Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando's behalf over representation in film.

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Rudy Giuliani is target of Georgia election investigation

The ex-New York mayor, due to testify this week, dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated.

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Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed

Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church.

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The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.

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Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago?

Britain left India 75 years ago and the country became two separate states, India and Pakistan.

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Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom

For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle.

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The nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for London

Baz Bedrossian came to London with his family as a refugee after the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

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Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge

Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

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The Italian town that celebrates fish and chips

The corner of Tuscany where they have been honouring their culinary links to Scotland for decades.

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Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex

A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach.

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Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.

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Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky

A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity.

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Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

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Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown.

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HIV medicines: India patients say hit by drugs shortage

India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs.

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Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island'

In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever.

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India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

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Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles.

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Montenegro: Gunman kills 10 after family dispute

Three members of the same family were killed - the gunman was shot dead by a civilian.

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Who is Sir Ganga Ram and why his legacy lives on in India and Pakistan?

Hospitals built by Sir Ganga Ram still exist in both countries but not much is known about him.

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The librarian who defied the Taliban

Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights.

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Darlings: Bollywood's dark comedy on domestic violence wows India

Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt, is the story of a young couple in love - and violence and revenge.

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High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground.

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German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia

The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020.

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The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin

Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness".

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Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice

She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice.

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From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders

From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials.

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Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham.

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Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show

New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base.

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Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle

Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background.

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South Africa sex crime: 'We want our bodies to be secure 24/7'

As South Africa reels from news of a gang rape, the victims speak about what happened to them.

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Laal Singh Chaddha: How Aamir Khan adapted Forrest Gump to Bollywood

The actor's remake of the Hollywood blockbuster is Bollywood's most ambitious adaptation yet.

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Cuban fuel depot fire spreads to third tank

A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread.

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US police arrest man over murders of Muslim men

The ambush-style killings sparked fear among the Muslim community in the city of Albuquerque.

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Sania Khan: She TikToked her divorce, then her husband killed her

Feeling stigmatised after her divorce, Sania Khan found community on TikTok - then her ex returned.

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Bolivia's 'death road' becomes wildlife haven

Wildlife and greenery have flourished on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest.

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China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments.

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Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty

Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder

The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences.

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Commonwealth Games: Stories from cricket's last appearance at the Games

The behind-the-scenes story of cricket's last appearance at the Commonwealth Games, as told by the players themselves.

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Extreme drought: Dried-up Italian river reveals unexploded WWII bomb

Extreme drought and historic heat have caused the River Po's water levels to drop dramatically.

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Colombia: New left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink

President Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry.

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Anti-abortion Gen Zers see cause as social justice

Anti-abortion Gen-Z activists think their fight isn't at odds with the generational theme.

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Kenya election 2022: Charts that explain the nation

The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing Kenyans as the country chooses a new president on 9 August.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run.

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Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitor were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.

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France whale: Lost mammal stuck in River Seine to get vitamin boost

The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday.

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Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group

Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community.

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Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'

Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai.

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Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects

Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny".

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Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims

The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack.

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US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his family

The victims of the early-morning house fire in Pennsylvania ranged in age from five to 79.

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Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’

Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk.

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Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home

Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda

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Why Australia will work harder to build ties with Indonesia

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Mariupolchanka FC: The women's football team under siege in Ukraine

As England celebrate their Euros win, the women of Mariupol FC in Ukraine simply dream of playing again.

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Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim

The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress.

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Colombia peace deal failing as violent gangs recruit vulnerable children

Colombian gangs target vulnerable indigenous communities as 2016 ceasefire deal fails to bring peace.

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Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll

The 2017 killing of the official in charge of voting technology still torments the electoral commission.

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Haryana: India's 'most wanted' who acted in 28 films and hid for 30 years

The case went cold after the man disappeared following a botched robbery and murder in 1992.

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Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star

The US says it has a "serious proposal" for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star.

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Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax

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France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine

Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat.

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Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency

The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources.

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Cleaning toilets and chopping veg to impress Kenyan voters

The BBC looks at some of the lighter moments in Kenya's general election campaign.

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Hockey Canada: A sex assault scandal disgraces country’s pastime

Hockey Canada has lost sponsorships and federal funding amid probe into 2018 sexual assault claim

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Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'

Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host.

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Ukraine war: UN chief Guterres slams oil and gas firms' 'grotesque greed'

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is "immoral" to profit from the energy crisis.

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Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight.

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Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old embryos

Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents, after the state banned most abortions.

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CEO Secrets: Hard Rock Cafe boss on the shift he'll never forget

Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock Cafe, shares a formative experience for our CEO Secrets series.

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Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring between Serbs and the Albanian-led government?

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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The Nigerians worried about a bill to outlaw cross-dressing

LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear what might happen if a proposal to ban cross-dressing is adopted by parliament.

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family

Extremely precise missile use and study of Zawahiri's habits were key to the targeted US killing.

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Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous".

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BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.

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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.

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Ukraine: Helping children to overcome the trauma of war

Psychologists in Bucha are working to help children understand the Ukraine war.

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How Kenya's leader has split his people over poll

The outgoing president's decision to back his one-time rival in elections has caused huge controversy.

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike - reports

The White House says President Joe Biden will give details of the operation in the next few hours.

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China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US

US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

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Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison

The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress.

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Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first.

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