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Sunday, July 7, 2024

National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Fake police scammers convinced me I was on China's 'most wanted' list

Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.

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French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote

France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote.

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Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations.

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World media reacts to UK election

Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.

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Pope Francis critic excommunicated by the Vatican

The ultra-conservative archbishop was found guilty of splitting with the Catholic church.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

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Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections.

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Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica

At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.

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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

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Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger

Protesters last week forced William Ruto to scrap planned tax rises, saying public money was being wasted.

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Belarus frees five political prisoners in rare amnesty

Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.

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Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Judge orders surprise release of Epstein transcripts

Nearly 200 pages of documents shed new light on Epstein's crimes and how he evaded severe punishment.

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The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

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Trump says immunity ruling 'big win' for democracy

The former US president hails a Supreme Court verdict giving him partial immunity from prosecution.

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Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power.

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Sunday, June 30, 2024

Will Biden's green jobs policy help him win votes?

The US president has invested heavily in helping to create renewable energy jobs across the country.

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I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

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Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

Zelensky renews long-range arms call after attack

The Ukrainian president says more missiles and air defences are needed after a Russian strike kills seven.

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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

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

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

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

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.

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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.

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SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row

South Africa's coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Australian 'swimming queen' Campbell retires

One of the nation's most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024.

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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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US Supreme Court to hear transgender care case

Plaintiffs claim the state law prohibits transgender people from accessing care available to other adolescents.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six policemen and wound 12 officers.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists

Albania, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro suffer simultaneous power cuts as the region swelters in a heatwave.

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Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.

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UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants

Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated.

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Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention

Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

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Deadly explosions rock Chad after ammunition depot fire

At least nine people died and at least 46 others were injured in the blasts overnight in N'Djamena.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins

Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial".

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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President toppled in Niger coup loses immunity

It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.

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'Forced to speak in a whisper' - Hamas hostage's 'miracle' rescue

Andrey Koslov believed Israeli forces might kill him but was part of a dramatic rescue operation instead.

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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

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

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Narendra Modi sworn in for third term at grand ceremony in Delhi

Modi's NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence.

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Attack on Danish PM not politically motivated, police say

A 39-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody until 20 June, Copenhagen police said.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

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

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Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

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

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

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

Hallie Biden gives testimony in his gun crimes trial, telling the court she got rid of the weapon as she feared for his safety.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals

The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Why India's Modi failed to win outright majority

Mr Modi has lost some of his aura of invincibility and the results mean the opposition is back.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Gazans returning to Jabalia describe 'horrifying' destruction

Palestinians returning to the camp in northern Gaza express shock at the level of devastation they found.

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Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case

A high court acquits Khan in one case, but he will remain in prison because of another conviction.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Trump would run for president from jail, his lawyer says

Alina Habba says Donald Trump will run for office even if he is jailed and "nothing will change" following his conviction for falsifying business records.

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Friday, May 31, 2024

Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Recovering Slovak PM moved to capital after shooting

Robert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town.

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Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons - reports

The US give Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US media report.

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Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state

The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.

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Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds

The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil.

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Monday, May 27, 2024

What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

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Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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At least 16 dead as cyclone hits Bangladesh and India

Nearly a million people have been evacuated as Cyclone Remal destroys thousands of homes.

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Sunday, May 26, 2024

'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

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Deadly explosion reported in Gaza refugee camp

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 50 people were killed and scores injured.

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Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid in Nigeria

Nigerian officials say gunmen spent hours in the village and had time to drink tea before abducting people.

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130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire

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

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Friday, May 24, 2024

US teen arrested for melee at UCLA Gaza protest

The arrest of 18-year-old Edan On marks the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the chaos.

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CCTV reveals lion taking dog from family home

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

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Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throne

Muhammadu Sanusi II is reinstated after being dethroned four years ago for "insubordination".

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Nikki Haley says she is voting Trump for president

Ms Haley was once Mr Trump's UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city

They are also suing 92 state police officers for "shocking and extensive" failures in the 2022 shooting.

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Austrian man discovers mammoth bones in wine cellar

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Passenger describes moment turbulence hit flight

Jerry, who was flying to his son's wedding, says it was the worst day of his life.

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German novel Kairos wins International Booker

Jenny Erpenbeck is the first German writer and Michael Hofmann the first male translator to win £50,000 prize.

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Monday, May 20, 2024

War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

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

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

'Stop threatening Taiwan', its new president tells China

He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

Recent weeks have seen an increasingly public rift over how Gaza should be governed after the war.

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Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea

The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

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Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trial

Narges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held.

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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment

The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

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Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.

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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

David DePape still faces life imprisonment if convicted of separate state charges for the 2022 attack.

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Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry

Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society.

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What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The ICJ ruling has come under intense scrutiny, centring on the word "plausible". What did the court mean?

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South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive

It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

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Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future

There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should government Gaza after the war.

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After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

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Blinken visits during moment of peril for Ukraine

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week.

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Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Canadian writer Alice Munro was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Cohen draws many lines tying Trump to hush money

In court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.

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Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?

Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

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Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast

There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Thousands evacuated due to British Columbia wildfire

Fort McMurray residents in neighbouring Alberta, Canada are also under an evacuation alert due to a blaze.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

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

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Friday, May 10, 2024

These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights

Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.

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Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.

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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks

The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday.

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Passengers flee burning plane that skidded off runway

Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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UN says 80,000 have fled Rafah as strikes intensify

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

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Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

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Governments not protecting press freedom, report says

Governments are failing to protect journalism from political attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Trump 'hates' hush-money deal was made, Cohen says in recording

The claim was made by Donald Trump's ex-lawyer in a conversation with Stormy Daniels' former attorney.

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Ukrainian MP charged with embezzling £220,000

Prosecutors allege the politician bought assets worth far more than his official income could cover.

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Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

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Police clear out UCLA's pro-Palestinian encampment

Officers in riot gear tore down makeshift barriers and set off flash bangs as they dismantled the site.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display

Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.

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In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul.

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Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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Erling Haaland becomes character in Clash of Clans

An animated version of the Manchester City footballer will become the Barbarian King in the game.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

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

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Possible Trump VP pick defends killing her dog

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Major Gaza protests at US universities

Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote.

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Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.

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Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss

The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

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Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

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Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

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Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report

The report adds Israel has not provided "supporting evidence" that many UNRWA staff are members of terror groups.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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Netanyahu to fight any sanctions on Israeli army

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

'My hell in Myanmar cyber slavery camp'

Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams.

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US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.

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Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.

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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Full 12-person jury seated in Trump criminal case

The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments in Monday.

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Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Lawmakers to vote soon on stalled Ukraine aid

Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions of dollars in aid.

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'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai

A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.

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Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Huge fires blaze along Miami highway

Stubborn brush fires in Miami, Florida, have been burning for several days.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.

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Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.

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US tells Israel to 'think carefully' on Iran response

US officials have said they have ruled out participating in any Israeli response to Iran's attack.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Israel says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.

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Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.

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Video said to show Iranian troops boarding MSC Aries

Two people can be seen in the footage rappelling onto vessel in the Straight of Hormuz

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

OJ Simpson: His life and the trial that defined it

Former American football star OJ Simpson, acquitted of his ex-wife's murder in a 1995 trial, has died at 76.

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US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales

White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks.

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Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok

The artist's songs were removed from the platform in January after a dispute over licensing.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

'We are not fine': War casts shadow over Eid in Gaza

Palestinians say they cannot celebrate the Muslim festival due to the widespread pain and sadness.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war.

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Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night.

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Parents of Michigan school gunman sentenced to prison

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

See moment the Moon completely obscures the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

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Gazans return to devastation in Khan Younis

Palestinians describe widescale destruction as thousands go home after Israel pulls out.

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Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and Democrats.

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Greta Thunberg arrested at Dutch climate protest

The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.

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Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has finished his challenge of running the length of Africa.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

Myanmar army loses border town in another big defeat

A coalition of opposition forces in Myanmar has taken control of the busiest border crossing into Thailand.

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

New York and beyond rattled by East Coast quake

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.

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Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow,

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IDF officers sacked over fatal aid worker attack

A report finds officers wrongly thought Hamas gunmen were in the World Central Kitchen cars.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market.

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Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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Thieves steal $30m in one of LA's biggest heists

There are few clues on who carried out the burglary in the San Fernando Valley - or even how.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake.

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Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way.

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Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Parents of Chibok girls heartbroken - again

Some of their rescued daughters have chosen to stay married to their abductors, with government approval.

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Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April.

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Large hail seen in Texas after storms hit central US

The storm system has hit several states with tornadoes, heavy rain and severe flooding.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Is my family still alive? The daily question for Haitians

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse.

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Sunday, March 31, 2024

The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret

Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret.

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Is my family still alive? An agonising wait for news in Haiti

Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse.

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Turkey's opposition leads in vote to run main cities

President Erdogan is battling to win back Istanbul and Ankara, which he lost five years ago.

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans

Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial.

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Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

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Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

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Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden

The Biden campaign condemns the video, accusing Donald Trump of "regularly inciting political violence".

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Airlines are roaring back in places you might not expect

The rebound is well under way in young, emerging economies where spending power is on the rise.

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Watch: Strong winds jolt ski lift with skiers on board

Video shows chairlifts in Italy violently swinging, hit by winds of over 100km/h (62mph).

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Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87

He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Where Baltimore bridge investigation goes now

The ship's sudden power loss and the strength of the bridge are likely to be key factors in hunt for answers.

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What we know about the accusations against Diddy

The rap mogul's homes were raided by federal authorities amid a flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse.

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Climate change could affect timekeeping, study says

Melting ice is slowing the Earth's rotation, affecting how time is calculated, a new study says.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?

"Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse.

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Prosecutors seek jail for Luis Rubiales over kiss

Spain's ex-football boss could go to prison because of a non-consensual kiss at the Women's World Cup.

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Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute

The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park resort.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The hunt for physics' mysterious 'ghost' particles

Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Russian state media blames Ukraine and West for attack

Despite evidence the Islamic State group was behind Friday's outrage, Russian news reflects the Kremlin's narrative.

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The new crossing into Gaza where aid struggles to get in

Israel says the crossing is open, but agencies say the army is holding them back.

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Trump's hush-money trial to begin 15 April

Donald Trump's first criminal trial to begin next month as the race for the White House gets underway.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed

Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?

Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years.

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BBC Verify examines how the Moscow attack unfolded

More than a hundred people were killed in a packed concert venue in Moscow after gunmen opened fire.

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Gunmen arrested after Moscow concert attack - Putin

At least 133 people were killed when the attackers opened fire at a venue packed with people.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes

Trump's social media firm has been acquired - a deal that could produce a windfall as he fights legal penalties.

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Gunfire and blaze at Moscow concert hall, reports say

Deaths and injuries reported after gun attack at concert hall near Moscow, Russian media say.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Tailor who survived Auschwitz and dressed presidents dies

Martin Greenfield was one of the US' most renowned tailors, dressing six presidents and numerous celebrities.

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Toddler in tuxedo dominates Queen's bakery visit

The bakery owner's son stole the Queen's limelight when visiting Belfast on Thursday.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

How would Texas' SB4 immigration law work?

If it comes into effect, Texas' SB4 law could lead to a patchwork of rules across Texas and the US.

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Italy PM Meloni seeks damages over deepfake porn

Giorgia Meloni is suing two men after digitally altered videos featuring her face appeared online in 2020.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Watch: Kim Jong Un oversees rocket launcher drills

Video shows the North Korean leader speaking to military officials as rockets fire into the sky.

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Ex-officer jailed for 20 years for torture of black men

Hunter Elward is the first of six Mississippi officers to be sentenced after two men were tortured in their home.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

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

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

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Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win

President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.

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Bear bounds past cars in latest Slovakia attack

A 49-year-old woman and 72-year-old man are hospitalised during the attack in Liptovský Mikuláš.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Gaza needs more larger-scale aid now, Germany says

Olaf Scholz also criticises Israel's planned offensive in Rafah, warning of a danger of casualties.

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New India election to be held in seven stages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term in the vote beginning in April.

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Iconic Cairo film studio engulfed by fire

The studio - one of the oldest in the world - produces films and TV series since its founding 80 years ago.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Cara Delevingne's LA home destroyed by fire

The British model and actress thought her two cats had died in the blaze - but

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Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery

The first crates of food are on dry ground, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear.

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Hungary's Orban vows surge to right in US and Europe

Hungary's PM fires a new salvo in a war of words with the US Biden administration.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Iconic Concorde jet taken across Hudson River to museum

The retired aircraft, known for flying across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours, underwent a restoration.

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How is the world responding to Haiti unrest?

As chaos grips the Caribbean nation, how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical.

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Major internet outages reported across Africa

Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

RFK Jr eyes NFL star and wrestling legend as VP picks

The independent candidate's campaign says Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura are on the shortlist for the role.

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Dutch anti-Islam populist Wilders abandons PM bid

His party won a dramatic victory in the 2023 elections - but marathon coalition talks have failed.

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Wildlife staff wear fox mask to care for rescued kit

The woman behind the mask explains why she dressed up to tend to an orphaned baby fox.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex abuse conviction

The convicted sex offender's lawyers argue she is covered by a deal made with prosecutors in 2008.

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Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine

It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Bands pull out of SXSW festival over Gaza conflict

The Texas festival lists the US Army as one of its sponsors, which some artists have objected to.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Six skiers go missing in Switzerland during tour

The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls.

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Protests at Holocaust museum as Israeli president visits

Riot police kept demonstrators apart as Isaac Herzog attended the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam.

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Ukraine hits back at Pope's 'white flag' comment

The Pope angers Kyiv by urging it to "have the courage to raise the white flag" in talks with Russia.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Ros Atkins on... The German military intelligence leak

Ros Atkins looks at Germany's week of uncomfortable questions, after top-secret discussions were made public.

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US, UK and French destroy dozens of Houthi drones

The US military says at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) were downed over the Red Sea.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

'Stampede' of kangaroos invades Melbourne golf course

A local golfer is left stunned after a mob of marsupials interrupted his game.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hamas officials leave Gaza truce talks without deal

But the armed group says indirect negotiations with Israel on a six-week ceasefire are not over.

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Netflix hits make Adam Sandler the best-paid actor

Sandler's lucrative deal with the streamer saw him appear in and produce three films last year.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Protesters crash truck into Mexico's National Palace

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

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Teacher suspended after allegedly shooting student

Students in Bangladesh organised a protest calling for the teacher's suspension after the alleged incident.

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Charges dropped in Hotel California lyrics case

New evidence prompted concerns about the fairness of the trial against three men facing criminal charges.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Deadly Michigan industrial fire sent debris flying

A 19-year-old was killed by flying debris from a fire and explosions at a suburban Detroit warehouse.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Children starving to death in northern Gaza - WHO

The World Health Organisation chief says 10 children have died due to lack of food in northern Gaza.

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US airman pleads guilty to Pentagon documents leak

Jack Teixeira was accused of one of the highest-profile national security breaches in years.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Navalny mourners form long queue to lay flowers

Hundreds of people line up to pay their respects at the Russian opposition leader's grave in Moscow.

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Swiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension

Majority votes for a '13th month' payment to address a cost of living crisis, but the government says it could not afford it.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland

A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the UK.

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Massive blizzard hits western United States

The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected.

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Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape

People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums.

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US parachutes aid into Gaza

Military planes fly over the Gaza Strip as aid is airdropped into densely populated Rafah.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

What's at stake for Biden and Trump as both visit border

Both are talking tough on immigration - an issue that could decide the presidency, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Seven hostages killed in Gaza, Hamas says

The group blamed the deaths on Israeli bombardment and said a "number" of its fighters were also killed.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

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Pentagon chief grilled over secret hospital stay

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged a "breakdown in notifications" about his health problems.

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Strasbourg Christmas market attack trial begins

Four men are on trial in connection with the deadly attack, in which five people were killed in 2018.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth

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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support

Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support".

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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

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Alabama's legislature pushes to protect IVF

Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

US airman dies after setting himself on fire at Israeli embassy

Secret Service agents extinguished the flames during the incident on Sunday afternoon.

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23 jailed over child deaths linked to cough syrup

The Uzbekistan judgement also gives compensation to families of children who died or became disabled.

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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'Fewer children will be born': Alabama embryo ruling divides devout Christians

After Alabama rules that frozen embryos are children, some fertility patients pray that lawmakers find a solution.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The blind Ukrainian amputee whose wife's voice kept him alive

Serhiy suffered catastrophic injuries - including losing both his legs - when an anti-tank mine blew up his vehicle.

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US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars.

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Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

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Trump speaks to activists as South Carolina votes in election race

The ex-president is the clear front-runner in South Carolina - but his rival Nikki Haley vows not to give up.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread.

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Suspected gas leak hurts eight at Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of a strange smell in the building.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

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Frozen antimatter may reveal origins of Universe

Positronium has the potential to revolutionise physics but the elusive substance had been too hot to handle.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans

The move is expected to affect more than 150,000 eligible borrowers and will be applied automatically.

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Honduran ex-leader accused of leading narco-state

Juan Orlando Hernández, who is accused of protecting drug traffickers, is on trial in New York.

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Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

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Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war

Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Woolworths boss quits after TV interview

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.

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Pakistan parties reach formal coalition agreement

It comes after a contentious election where the largest party led by former-PM Imran Khan alleged vote-rigging.

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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Landslide kills 25 after heavy snow in Afghanistan

Rescuers with shovels and axes are trying to find survivors in the country's eastern province.

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah

A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.

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More than 50 dead in PNG tribal ambush

Papua New Guinea has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

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African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

A US soldier killed two at Mount Fuji. So why must Japan apologise?

The early release of Ridge Alkonis, who killed two in a car accident, stirs unease over US-Japan relations.

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The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death

The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny.

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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Is Russia about to win another victory in Ukraine?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.

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Two teenagers charged over Super Bowl parade shooting

One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.

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Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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Norway mass killer Breivik loses bid to end isolation

Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 at a youth camp in 2011.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged

Anthony Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office.

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Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday.

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Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

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Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

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Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation

A BBC Verify investigation found videos showing detainees that legal experts say may breach international law.

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share.

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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

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Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

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Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.

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Friday, February 9, 2024

World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A French enthusiast who built the tower was previously told it had not qualified for the record.

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US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin.

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Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water.

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Biden 'wilfully retained' classified files but will not be charged

The investigation began more than a year ago after secret documents were found at Mr Biden's home and former office.

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What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time.

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State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches.

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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?

Yemen's UN-backed government warns of the threat to crucial communication links under the Red Sea.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.

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Tucker Carlson: Russian state media revels in Moscow visit

The ex-Fox News host is in Moscow, as speculation grows that he may interview Vladimir Putin.

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Monday, February 5, 2024

McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts

The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years.

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Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain

The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual.

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Drone attack kills six Kurdish-led fighters at US base in east Syria

A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong boo Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly game as World Cup winner Lionel Messi is left on the bench.

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Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.

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Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.

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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Watch: Italian mob boss' dramatic escape caught on camera

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb

The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions.

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US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves.

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German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

Hans-Georg Maassen has said his party could work with the far right - breaking a taboo in German politics.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against him

Disney had claimed the governor orchestrated a campaign of "government retaliation".

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eBay to pay $59m over illegal pill press sales

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Woman arrested with 130 poisonous frogs in her luggage

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Avantika: Playing Mean Girls' Karen helps break stereotypes

South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried.

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees.

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Military-led West African states leave regional bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

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X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season

Barcelona manager Xavi says "the club needs a change of dynamic" and will step down at the end of the season.

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Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.

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Icon of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Czech MPs vote to tighten gun laws after mass shooting

But it's unclear whether the proposed new rules would have stopped the Prague shooter.

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Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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Georgia's stolen children: Twins sold at birth reunited by TikTok video

Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

'Putin has made mistakes' - Kremlin challenger

Boris Nadezhdin says he has more than 100,000 signatures to register for Russia's presidential election.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Khan Younis: UN says blasts kill nine at Gaza shelter as fighting rages

The UN Palestinian refugee agency says tank shells hit a training college sheltering displaced people.

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Mali gold mine collapse sees dozens killed

At least 40 artisanal miners were killed when a tunnel collapsed, officials say.

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Boeing boss faces Washington grilling after blow-out

A whistleblower calls Boeing manufacturing a "rambling, shambling, disaster waiting to happen".

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Man held for murder over South Africa building fire

The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August.

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Police probe alleged foul-smelling substance attack on Gaza march

Students at Columbia University say they were doused with a foul-smelling substance, akin to sewage.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

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Dying thief stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers as 'one last score'

Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score".

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump.

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Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for US president, saying there is no "clear path to victory"

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Nearly 90 dead after fierce winter storms strike US

At least 25 weather-related deaths have been reported in Tennessee, with another 16 in Oregon.

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New Hampshire primary: Attacks fly as Donald Trump grows lead

Haley has avoided attacking Trump in past, but she has gone on the offensive ahead of the primary.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

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Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico grand jury has charged the actor anew over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.

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Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission

It becomes only the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon but power supply problems may hinder its mission.

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Théo Luhaka: French police officers given suspended sentences for brutal assault

Théo Luhaka suffered severe injuries from a police baton in a case which triggered days of protests.

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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

US Senate advances funding measure to avert partial government shutdown

Congress is racing to pass the measure ahead of a Saturday deadline to fund key federal agencies.

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Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed.

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Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God'

Pope Francis's sermon on lust followed criticism of an old book on sexuality by his head of doctrine.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Italian influencers to be bound by tighter rules

Social media creators will face hefty fines if they fail to abide by strict rules on commercial interests.

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Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has 'critical failure'

The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".

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