WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

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Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

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Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

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Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.

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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

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Ukraine floods recede but fears over disease remain

Water levels are reducing in flood-affected areas, but there are fresh warnings over water-borne diseases.

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Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean.

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Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.

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Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

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Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days

It is a "magical day", says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing.

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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.

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Ukraine dam: View from a boat on what used to be a street

The BBC's James Waterhouse travelled past street lights and through what was a town square.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

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

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Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".

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Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.

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Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth

Authorities are relentlessly plugging the "cracks" in China's Great Firewall to quench dissent.

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Affirmative action: Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?

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Lily Naing Kyaw: Killing of Myanmar singer unnerves pro-military celebrities

Lily Naing Kyaw championed the military - her death has spread fear among its supporters.

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Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

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Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

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Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

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Ukraine war: What we know about Kakhovka dam attack

A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.

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Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years

The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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Odisha train crash: The business park housing the dead in Balasore

After morgues in Balasore ran out of space, a business centre is being used to keep the bodies of the victims.

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Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

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Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.

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China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.

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Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police make arrests on anniversary of massacre

Pro-democracy activists have been detained in a crackdown on marking the 1989 massacre in Beijing.

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Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending.

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Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

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Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

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River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Daylight shows devastation after India train crash

More than 230 people are known to have died in the train collision in the Indian state of Odisha.

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YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Rival protesters trade insults and then blows as a quiet LA suburb becomes a culture war battleground.

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Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Franco Mulakkal: Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of rape

The Vatican had temporarily relieved Franco Mulakkal of his duties when he was arrested in 2018

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Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

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Mexican police find 45 bags of human remains

Officials were searching a ravine near Guadalajara for seven young people reported missing last week.

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Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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BHP: Mining giant says it underpaid workers for 13 years

Australia's BHP said the leave and allowance 'errors' will cost the company up to $280m.

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Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack.

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Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

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AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

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US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.

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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.

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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.

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Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer.

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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.

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Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

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Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.

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Abuduwaili Abudureheman: Hong Kong denies detaining Uyghur student

Abuduwaili Abudureheman was allegedly interrogated by police on arrival at Hong Kong airport.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

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Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal.

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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites

For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.

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New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott

The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.

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China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight

China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.

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Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

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Extinction Rebellion protest in Netherlands ends with 1,500 arrested

Officers used water cannon to try to disperse the crowds at the Extinction Rebellion protest

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US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, reports say

The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default.

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ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".

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Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia.

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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.

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Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote

The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees.

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IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

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Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch hit by glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.

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NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.

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Venezuela: 'I'm paid to tweet state propaganda'

The Venezuelan government is paying people to tweet in support of it.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

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

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Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.

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Dead fraudster mystery grips Australia

After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered.

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Ron DeSantis Elon Musk interview: Twitter Spaces hosts Florida governor's 2024 launch

The Florida governor is considered Donald Trump's chief rival for the Republican nomination.

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Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

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Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border.

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Target removes some LGBTQ products after threats

The company says the move is to protect its employees amid "confrontational behaviour" in some stores.

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US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post.

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Casey DeSantis: Who is the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis?

The 42-year-old is expected to play a major role in her husband's campaign for the White House.

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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.

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Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins

A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - though more hostilities have been reported in Khartoum and other cities.

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Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58.

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India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.

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TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban

The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.

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Guyana school fire: At least 20 children die in Mahdia blaze

A major fire breaks out at a secondary school in the central town of Mahdia, engulfing a dormitory.

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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.

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Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup.

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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

Violence breaks out at the summit in Hiroshima, Japan.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

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Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city

Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not."

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Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

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The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

Democracy, EU candidacy, and the fate of millions of Syrians are all on the ballot paper next week.

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Alberta, Canada, wildfires show no sign of slowing, experts say

Experts raise the alarm as early wildfires strike the province of Alberta, prompting an emergency.

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Decorated police officer charged with tipping off Proud Boys leader

Prosecutors say Shane Lamond leaked confidential information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio.

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Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.

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Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.

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Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants

Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.

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Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.

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Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old care home resident

The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says.

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Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?

The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.

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Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died.

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G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?

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'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

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Oslo says it was not properly informed after a research rocket accidentally hit its territory.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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Reynolds gatecrashes Wrexham presser for player's shirt

The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win.

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Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run

Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder.

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan.

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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people

Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front.

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Montevideo Maru: Australia finds wreck of Japanese WW2 disaster ship

The Japanese ship was torpedoed off the Philippines in 1942, killing nearly 1,000 Australian prisoners.

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Eid al-Fitr: UAE astronaut sends Eid greeting from space

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

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Argentina dengue: Record fever outbreak kills over 40

Argentina steps up anti-mosquito measures, including use of radiation to reduce the disease carriers.

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Nuclear weapons: Why South Koreans want the bomb

Support for building nuclear weapons is growing in the country as tensions with the North rise.

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Supreme Court preserves abortion drug access

US Supreme Court preserves access to the common abortion drug mifepristone, while a legal case over restrictions continues

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again.

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Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis and other senseless shootings rattle US

A string of isolated, high-profile shootings map the daily drumbeat of gun violence in the US.

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Cocaine smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis

The carbon fibre vessel took three men and $150m of drugs from the Amazon rainforest to Spain.

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Indian history debate after Mughals chapter dropped

A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks

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China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy

Amid criticism over the Buddhist leader's kissing video, posts on Tibet's disputed history have gone viral.

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Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Moonbin: K-pop star dies at age of 25 in suspected suicide

South Korean police say star may have taken his own life, after he is found unresponsive in his flat.

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Ukrainian vodka producers toast a rise in global sales

With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap.

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Solar eclipse: Thousands flock to remote Australian town for rare celestial event

Tourists and scientists swell the population of a Western Australia town to view a rare solar eclipse.

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Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.

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Mystery white flash lights up skies over Kyiv

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it.

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Can Fox News afford the $787.5m Dominion settlement?

The network still faces a second, similar defamation lawsuit from another election technology firm.

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Ukraine's Eurovision 2023 act Tvorchi have war on their mind

Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK.

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What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property.

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Fox News settles Dominion defamation case for $787.5m

Dominion says the network told lies that caused "enormous damage" to the US voting technology firm.

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghanistan.

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New Zealand pilot kidnapping: The West Papua conflict explained

The kidnapping of a New Zealand man has thrust a decades-old insurgency back into the spotlight.

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Ralph Yarl: Man charged with shooting boy who knocked wrong door

A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black teen.

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IS truffle attacks: At least 31 killed in Syrian desert ambush

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year.

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years

The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments.

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Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event

The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground.

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Papua: At least one killed in hunt for kidnapped NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens

At least one Indonesian soldier has been killed while trying to find kidnapped pilot Philip Mehrtens.

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Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn.

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How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Fumio Kishida vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb

Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at him.

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Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts.

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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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Why Putin cares about Russia's athletes competing abroad

A row is raging over Russians competing in the Olympics and Wimbledon. Why does Russia care so much?

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.

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Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said.

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida evacuated after what appears to be smoke bomb thrown

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves the scene unharmed after what appears to be a smoke bomb is thrown.

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How the AR-15 became 'America's national gun' and loved by the NRA

A weapon that used to be banished to the back of gun shows now sits in millions of American homes.

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Bikes on fire in Paris after Macron's pension reforms pass court hurdle

The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age.

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Supreme Court pauses restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone

The ruling is the latest development in a legal battle over the use of drug mifepristone in the US.

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North Korea tests 'most powerful' missile to date

It says the new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile will improve its nuclear counterattack capability.

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Minneapolis to pay $9m for Derek Chauvin misconduct claims

The police department says Chauvin's badge will be destroyed and its number removed from their system.

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Why ghost guns are America's fastest-growing gun problem

The sale of untraceable gun parts is fuelling the illegal gun trade in America and the world.

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Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them.

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The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals.

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Joe Biden in Ireland: President says 'I'm at home'

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots.

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Twitter and hate speech: What's the evidence?

Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back.

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Dead rodents litter Canadian PM's official home

Mould and asbestos plague 24 Sussex, turning the official residence into a "national embarrassment".

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Joe Biden's deep Irish connections explained

The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he's been exploring his ancestral ties.

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Juul Labs agrees $462m deal to settle claims

Juul Labs agrees a deal to settle claims that it targeted teenagers with its products.

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Macron on Taiwan: 'An ally not a vassal', says France leader

The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and China.

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Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label.

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Ever wonder what it's like to live on Mars?

For a full year, four people will live in a simulation of the planet to help Nasa prepare for human exploration there.

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Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings.

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Kalakshetra: Indian dance academy shaken by sexual harassment allegations

Police have arrested a Kalakshetra teacher and dancer Hari Padman after a former student lodged a complaint.

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Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions.

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US, Philippines begin largest-ever drills after China exercises

The scheduled exercise comes after China ended three days of large-scale drills around Taiwan.

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Joe Biden returns to Ireland like a hometown hero

Ireland is welcoming one of the most Irish US presidents ever - one with a legacy to protect.

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78-year-old Missouri woman arrested on bank robbery charges

Bonnie Gooch, found in her car with cash strewn on the floor, has two past bank robbery convictions.

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China-Taiwan: How Beijing calibrates its Taiwan response

Beijing has again carried out drills but the island's upcoming election has tempered their intensity.

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World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.

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Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia

Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this.

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China rehearses 'sealing off' Taiwan in third day of drills

Beijing confirms an aircraft carrier took part in the latest military exercises around the island.

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XBB.1.16: India hospitals on alert as Covid-19 cases rise

Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly.

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Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk's electric car firm says the Chinese plant will initially produce 10,000 units a year.

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The Aboriginal artist seeking a donated body 'of British descent'

Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.

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US urges China to show 'restraint' amid Taiwan drills

The US said it is 'monitoring Beijing's actions' after a visit to California by Taiwan's president.

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Ben Ferencz: Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103

Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he convicted 22 Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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From Ghana to Germany: Tracking down the owner of a lost wallet

What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe.

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Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan.

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Chinese military rehearsing encirclement of Taiwan

The exercises began hours after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a trip to the US.

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Boris Becker: Six-time Grand Slam singles champion on prison, fame and the future

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he is building his "third chapter" after eight months in prison.

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The young men of Mexico risking their lives to be Catholic priests

Dozens of priests have been killed in recent years in an area of Mexico plagued with cartel violence.

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Clarence Thomas and Bohemian Grove: What goes on at the all-male club?

The secretive club is in the news after a report that Justice Clarence Thomas visited the retreat.

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The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother

Reunited in Seoul after a decade apart, Songmi asks her mother why she left her behind in the north.

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One tourist killed and seven wounded in car ramming attack in Tel Aviv

It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank.

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Forget a K9 unit, this police station has a bunny

Meet Officer Hops, the Yuba City Police Department's furry 'wellness officer'.

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One Romanian family's fatal attempt to reach the US

What drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada?

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Tennessee Democrat expelled over gun protest

Justin Jones said the vote was "a farce of democracy". Republicans likened him to the US Capitol rioters.

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Israel blames Hamas for Lebanon rocket barrage as tensions rise

The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension.

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Video captures tornado ripping through Iowa corn field

Several US states have been devastated by severe weather and tornadoes with more to come.

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Indian Railways: Why trains still kill thousands of cattle every year

More than 13,000 cattle were ran over by trains in 2022, government data shows.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr to challenge Biden for White House

JFK's nephew said his top priority would be to "end the corrupt merger between state and corporate power".

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Hugh Jackman: Wolverine star gets skin cancer all clear

The Wolverine star this week revealed he had undergone tests after a recent medical check-up.

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'We turned down a client to uphold gay rights'

The global B Corp business accreditation scheme rewards firms that behave ethically.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'

A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek.

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Taliban bans Afghan female staff, UN says

The UN said that while there has been no written communication, the Taliban have informed them verbally.

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Cleo Smith: Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years for abducting 4-year-old girl

Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years behind bars for kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith in 2021.

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Malyana riots: India Muslim victims despair after court order

Last week, a court acquitted 41 Hindu men accused in the 1987 massacre of 72 Muslims in Malyana village.

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Trump in court: 'A day for the history books'

The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in court.

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Child attacked by dingo on Australia's K'gari-Fraser Island

A young girl is airlifted to hospital after being bitten at popular tourist spot K'gari-Fraser Island.

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Watch stunning EarthCam clip of NYC lightning strike

A massive bolt hit the tallest building in New York City, lighting up the night sky on Saturday.

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US Speaker confirms meeting with Taiwan's Tsai despite China warnings

Beijing has warned Washington it views such a meeting to be a provocation.

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Dutch rail crash: Several hurt as passenger and freight trains collide

Pictures from the Netherlands show overturned carriages and a plume of smoke rising in the night sky.

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Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit

The lawsuit argues that the defendants knew the six-year-old "had a history of random violence".

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Donald Trump hunkers down in New York ahead of arraignment

New York's mayor issued a warning to what he termed "rabble rousers" to control their "misplaced anger".

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Michael Slater: Australia ex-cricketer charged with assaulting police

Police say they were called to a property in Queensland after reports of a domestic violence incident.

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Evan Gershkovich: US urges journalist's release in call with Russia

Russia's Sergei Lavrov says the US must not “not make a fuss” or try to politicise the detention.

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Montenegro elections: Long-standing leader Milo Djukanovic suffers defeat

Milo Djukanovic, who led the Balkan nation into Nato, was in power for over three decades.

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Aboriginal 'giant of a nation' Yunupingu dies aged 74

One of Australia's best-known Indigenous leaders "now walks in another place", PM Anthony Albanese says.

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Kerala: Muslim woman's Hindu children inspire an Indian film

Thennadan Subaida's children say the movie is a tribute to their mother's extraordinary life.

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Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

Witnesses from the tornado that swept Arkansas and Illinois describe what they saw and how they survived.

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her.

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Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction

Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south.

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US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.

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Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined.

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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.

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Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

Lethal tornados sweep several US states, leaving three dead in total and dozens more injured.

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Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours

How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries.

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Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future

These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why?

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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's unusual trial - in 2 minutes

Fumbling lawyers, struggling experts and a Hollywood actress being sued over a ski crash.

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Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.

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Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered

The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

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

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Turkey approves Finland Nato membership bid

Turkish MPs vote to admit Finland to the West's defensive alliance, after blocking it for months.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom

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Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates?

A former deputy governor of India's central bank says five big firms are hindering competition in the market.

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Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab

There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.

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Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup.

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The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.

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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

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Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.

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Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change

Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health.

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Gwyneth Paltrow 'visibly upset' after ski crash, says daughter

Testimony from Apple and Moses Martin was read to jurors about the 2016 collision on the slopes in Utah.

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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo had placed lead weights in their catch in an attempt to win a fishing tournament last year.

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Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg.

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Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it.

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North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream'

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

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Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

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Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.

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Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller and other hopefuls get pre-parties started across Europe

Participants of the song contest begin the build-up to Liverpool by performing for fans across Europe.

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Police monitor first Hong Kong protest since 2020

Participants were given number tags and their banners were vetted by police ahead of the march.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

The tornado claimed the lives of at least 26 people and obliterated one rural town.

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The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala

Why Christians in the southern state of Kerala photograph funerals.

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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Principal fired after Florida students shown Michelangelo statue

One Florida parent complained Michelangelo's iconic statue amounted to pornography.

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Angola's 1977 massacre: Tragic twist for orphans of mass killings

The government said it had found their parents' remains but other research raised fresh questions.

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Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds

How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in?

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Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff

Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".

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Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

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Kim Jong Un oversees launch of nuclear-capable underwater drone: state media

Analysts say North Korea's claim that it can generate a "radioactive tsunami" should be viewed with scepticism.

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Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

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Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.

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Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?

The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".

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Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

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

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.

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Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant offers debt restructuring plan

It will only account for less than 10% of China's former top-selling developer's $300bn debt.

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Police swoop across Brazil to crack 'kidnap plot'

Former top judge Sergio Moro accuses a crime group of planning to target himself and his family.

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Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection.

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Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work

Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene.

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Man 'deteriorated abruptly' after Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash, court hears

Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson was a "high-energy" man who suffered after the 2016 accident.

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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says.

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Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters

Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say.

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Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama'

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style.

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California battles heavy floods with more rain and wind to come

Another large storm is forecast to hit the state's central and southern coast this week.

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From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport.

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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".

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US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.

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US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

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The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

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Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group?

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

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The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

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Australian former SAS soldier held over alleged war crime in Afghanistan

The 41-year-old man will be charged with murdering an Afghan man in 2012, Australian police say.

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Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up

Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish.

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Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York.

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Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it?

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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China.

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Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.

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Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform

Huge protests continue against the government plan to curb Supreme Court powers.

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French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook

The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.

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Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals.

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Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.

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Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery

It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clearly.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes.

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Australian shreds record for longest surf session

Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going.

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Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine

More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago.

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Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control.

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What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.

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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

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SpiceJet: India pilots grounded for coffee cup in cockpit

Two pilots have been taken off duty for having coffee and snacks inside the cockpit of a SpiceJet flight.

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Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.

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Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50.

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Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan

The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted.

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Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people.

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Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland

The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot.

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Jiang Yanyong: Whistleblower doctor who exposed China's Sars cover-up dies

Jiang Yanyong became a national hero after revealing Beijing was covering up the scale of the virus.

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s.

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Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways.

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Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.

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German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

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Bali plans tourist motorbike ban over misbehaviour

The local Indonesian governor says some tourists "roam about the island" breaking road laws.

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Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill.

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