Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

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

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California wildfire: McKinney Fire spreads rapidly in north of state

Thunderstorms and erratic winds could complicate the US state's largest fire so far this year.

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Kosovo postpones new car number plate rules amid tensions

Ethnic Serbs parked trucks and tankers at border crossings in the north in protest at the new rules.

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Afghanistan: How one TV presenter became a refugee

A year since leaving Kabul, a young refugee is trying to rebuild a new life in UK

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Reality of Ukraine war hidden from Fortress Russia

In the medieval town of Pskov, many are happy to believe the Kremlin's false portrayal of the war.

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South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal

Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him.

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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.

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Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians

Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city on the main route to Odesa.

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Ukraine War: Zelensky orders civilians to evacuate Donetsk region

Ukraine's president warns fighting will intensify as Russia tries to continue its advance in the Donbas.

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Kansas: The state where abortion is on the ballot

Opposing sides are in a close race to decide whether women in Kansas have the right to abortion.

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Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business.

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The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country.

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Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks?

The military seized power in Mali and Burkina Faso vowing to reduce attacks by jihadi groups.

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Nancy Pelosi's long history of opposing Beijing

The US speaker is aggravating China over Taiwan - but has a long history of taking on Beijing.

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Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport?

A boycott by seven rugby league players over a pride jersey has sparked a massive backlash.

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Rusty Bowers defied Donald Trump - what happens now?

The political fate of a "nobody" Republican will reveal a lot about the ex-president's future too.

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Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house

A Kerala-based man had taken several loans but was unable to pay them back due to insufficient work.

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Invasive species bullfrog and snake cost world $16bn - study

The American bullfrog and brown tree snake damage crops, cause power outages, and disrupt ecosystems.

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Nepal: Return of the tigers brings both joy and fear

The increase in tiger numbers in Nepal has brought challenges to the local community.

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Climate change: Will naming heatwaves save lives?

Will naming heatwaves help stem rising heat-related deaths and hospitalisations across the US?

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Hershey warns of Halloween treats shortage

Nestle chief executive Michele Buck says the firm "will not be able to fully meet consumer demand".

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Why Dutch farmers are protesting over emissions cuts

Farmers say proposals to cut livestock by 30% and reduce intensive farming unfairly target their industry.

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Iran death penalty: Ex-child bride among three women executed in one day - report

Authorities are believed to be using the death penalty more frequently, including 32 times this past week.

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Ukraine war: West's modern weapons halt Russia's advance in Donbas

Ukrainian soldiers credit the arrival of modern Western weapons for a sharp fall in Russia's attacks.

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The public relations and ad firms refusing fossil fuel clients

Climate change concerns have prompted a change of strategy for 295 firms.

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Why Premier League teams are flocking back to Asia

Top football clubs have resumed pre-season Asian summer tours, after three years of Covid travel bans.

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Protesters storm Iraqi parliament in Baghdad

Hundreds of people break through barriers into the highly protected Green Zone in the Iraqi capital.

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Climate change killing elephants, says Kenya

In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.

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Nord Stream 1: Why is Russia cutting gas supplies to Europe?

Russia has slashed the amount of gas it supplies to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline

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Tunisia referendum: Voters give leader sweeping new powers

Turnout is believed to have been low - with fewer than one-third of voters casting a ballot.

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Buzz Aldrin's moon jacket sells for sky-high $2.8m

The US astronaut wore the inflight jacket onboard his historic trip to the Moon in 1969.

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Beijing vows 'consequences' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

The Chinese military says it will not sit idly by if the US Speaker visits the self-governing island democracy.

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BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians

Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation.

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In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, families rely on a huge landfill site for food.

In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, hundreds of families rely on a huge landfill site to feed their children.

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Cost of living: Walmart issues profit warning as price rises hit

The US retail giant expects its annual profits to fall by up to 13% as food and fuel prices surge.

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Historic gay pride jersey sparks player boycott in Australia

Seven National Rugby League players say jerseys promoting LGBT inclusivity contradict their beliefs.

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A mind-reading combat jet for the future

The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot.

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Kenya Election 2022: A basic guide to the vote

Kenya's President Kenyatta is backing his deputy's rival to win the 9 August presidential election.

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Utah's Great Salt Lake is running out of water

This July, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere reached its lowest level ever recorded.

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Locals evacuate California's largest wildfire in 2022

Thousands of people have had to evacuate the Oak Fire in California that has been spreading since Friday.

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MasterChef Australia: The global cooks breaking 'Indian curry' stereotypes

Indian dishes feature heavily on MasterChef Australia, reigniting a debate about the cuisine.

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Kenya election: Why health care is such a key issue

The lack of health cover in Kenya means Herima Mwakima used all her savings to keep her brother alive.

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Lawyer Dan Nguyen travels the world with his three cats

Dan Nguyen's cats have ridden Venice's gondolas and climbed trees in New York's Central Park.

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Face to face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

BBC Africa Eye has tracked down the ultra-violent bandit warlords who are raiding villages and abducting schoolchildren across north-western Nigeria.

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Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton

Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community.

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Tunisia referendum: President Kais Saied seeks mandate to extend powers

The North African is set to vote on a constitution that seeks to extend President Kais Saied's powers.

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Climate protesters dragged away after attempting glue stunt with Botticelli masterpiece

The incident follows a spate of action where environmental activists have targeted famous artworks.

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Cuba protests: Mothers' trauma over harsh jail sentences

Many young people received long jail terms after participating in last year's anti-government protests.

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Keanu Reeves' comic book makes history

BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H.

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Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools.

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House of the Dragon: What we know about the Games of Thrones spin-off

The series is set 200 years before Game of Thrones - but the dragons, death and feuds are all there.

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Monkeypox: US confirms first two cases in children

Children are at an elevated risk for severe monkeypox disease, but both children were "doing well".

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Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight

The shooter was said to have targeted Shinzo Abe for allegedly having ties to a controversial group.

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Thirteen Lives: Thai cave rescue actor Tom Bateman relieves diving fears

Actor Tom Bateman recalls how he overcame his claustrophobia in Ron Howard's film Thirteen Lives.

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Hausas in Sudan: The pilgrims' descendants fighting for acceptance

Why a demand by Sudan's Hausa community to have more land rights led to the death of 100 people.

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Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache

Shyja's moustache is an object of fascination and derision for many people, but she says she doesn't care.

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Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration.

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What UK aid cut means for one South Sudan hospital

One of the few doctors serving 1.3 million people may have to leave because he would lose his salary.

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Reena Varma: India woman who visited her Pakistan home after 75 years

Reena Varma and her family left their home in 1947, weeks before the India-Pakistan partition.

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Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 July 2022

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

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On the ground as security forces push back protesters in Sri Lanka

Security forces raid the main anti-government protest camp in Colombo in the early hours of Friday.

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Comic-Con returns in-person to San Diego after pandemic

More than 100,000 fans are gathering in San Diego for Comic-Con.

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Germany scrambles for energy with no faith in Russian gas

Moscow has in effect weaponised gas exports, so Germany is having to restart old coal-fired power stations.

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Pesticide made us sterile, banana workers say

US companies are accused of having used a pesticide in Latin America even though its health risks were known.

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Is China really open to improving ties with Australia?

There is hope the breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two countries could be ending.

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Kenya elections 2022: Why the ethnic factor may be losing its power

Ethnic rivalries have often led to horrific violence at election time, but this might be changing.

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How India can save pilgrimages and fragile Himalayas

Experts say regulation is essential to protect people's lives as well as the fragile Himalayan region.

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Killed for blasphemy in Nigeria: 'It felt like a spear pierced my heart'

Twelve states in Nigeria's north have Islamic courts that view blasphemy as an offence punishable by death.

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Somalia drought: ‘I remember at least five children died’

Fardhosa is just 13 years old but has lived through three droughts in her life and never had a proper meal.

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Republicans help pass House gay marriage bill

Democrats argue gay marriage rights could be at risk, but Republican critics say the bill is a gimmick.

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Kyiv apartment residents hope to repair Russian rocket damage

They are raising funds to repair their block, which was one of the first civilian targets hit by a Russian rocket.

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Democrats arrested at abortion rights protest

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar were among those held near the Supreme Court.

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Sri Lanka presidential elections: Why India matters to the island nation's political future

How Sri Lankans view India might be changing as the country grapples with political and economic chaos.

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Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists

Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult.

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Will the Parkland gunman get the death penalty?

While 27 states still allow for the death penalty, the number of executions in the US has fallen.

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The country where having a pet could soon land you in jail

Iran's parliament is considering a bill that would severely restrict ownership of domestic animals.

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Price rises: Why a simple lunch is costing more in Asia-Pacific

From Singapore, to Seoul, to Sydney - how the cost of living affects lunch hour.

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What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..

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Timed Teaser: What's Bennifer's married name?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Zimbabwe food crisis: Replacing maize with sorghum and millet

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages.

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Kenya election: Taking on the sexist bullies to stand

Wavinya Ndeti says some voters "see women as the weaker sex", as she campaigns to become a governor.

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Why Bollywood is struggling to beat pandemic blues

Several big-ticket films in 2022 have failed at the box office, leaving producers confused.

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Sri Lanka crisis is a warning to other Asian nations

Rising interest rates are making debt repayment costlier, putting Asian emerging markets at risk of default.

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Heatwave: Are wildfires happening more often?

Wildfires have been burning from Alaska to Greece this month - are they becoming more common?

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Texas shooting: Speak to us! Cowards! - Families yell over report

People react at the end of a press conference about a report into the 24 May shooting which left 21 dead.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: 'My brother's certain he won't come out of Egypt prison alive'

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

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Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.

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Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war.

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How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank.

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Sri Lanka: Is a push for organic behind the country's unrest?

Social-media users are blaming the political crisis on "elitist green policies". What is the truth?

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Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition

Climate change and the economic fallout of the pandemic are testing ties in the region.

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Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says.

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‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’

One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.

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Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.

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Ivana Trump: Glamorous immigrant who became a US institution

She was a competitive skier, fashion model, socialite, hard-driving businesswoman and author.

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She treated Myanmar's resistance and paid with her life

Zarli Naing's decision to help Myanmar's underground resistance cost the brave young woman her life.

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Why Biden's Saudi trip has proved so thorny

On this Middle East tour, the president must walk a foreign policy tightrope.

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Satellites give clues about the coming global harvest

With wheat at record high prices, importing countries hoping for increased supply may be disappointed.

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What comes next for US gun control?

Here's a look at some solutions to gun violence proposed by both sides of the gun-control debate.

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Stop fighting in Ukraine: Russian soldier's mum speaks out

A mother says there is growing resentment about young Russians from the provinces being sent to Ukraine.

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Bernard Collaery: The spy case that ignited an Australian secrecy row

Bernard Collaery is a hero in East Timor, but faced prosecution in Australia for revealing a spy mission.

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George Wajackoyah spices up Kenya election with marijuana and snake venom

Roots Party candidate George Wajackoyah is causing a social media sensation with some original policies.

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Ms Marvel: The India-Pakistan trauma at the heart of the show

As the Disney+ series comes to an end, its treatment of the India-Pakistan partition deserves a closer look.

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'Why I invented Non-binary Day'

Katje van Loon had the idea for International Non-Binary day - half way between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.

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Rogers outage: Millions to get credits over internet and mobile blackout

The disruption - which lasted for over 15 hours - affected transport, banking and emergency services.

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Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'

The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says.

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Capitol riots: 'Wild' Trump tweet incited attack, says inquiry

Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears.

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Why Shah Rukh Khan is still 'king of Bollywood'

Thirty years after he began his career, the actor remains among the world's biggest film icons.

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Joe Biden heads to Middle East amid faltering US sway

The US president's visit to the turbulent region may highlight the limits of American power.

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Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.'

Slava Vakarchuk is the lead singer of Okean Elzy, Ukraine's most popular rock band.

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Jill Biden criticised for comparing Latinos to tacos

"We are not tacos," a Hispanic industry group responded after the US first lady's botched compliment.

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Henan: Officials pledge to release funds after China bank protest

Financial regulators in Henan said "advance payments" will be made in batches from this Friday.

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Roe v Wade: Abortion pills a new front in culture wars

Abortion pills - the most common way to end pregnancies in the US - are in activists' crosshairs.

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Jenin in the West Bank: Guns and grief on the rise

Tom Bateman spends time with people of Jenin refugee camp, as fears grow of a further descent into violence.

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'We have a zeal to protect our heritage through radio'

Jambo Radio broadcasts in multiple languages to cater for the growing African and Caribbean community in Scotland.

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The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches

Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state.

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Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah'

A proposal to send hydropower from Canada to the US was cancelled after significant pushback.

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Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing

Steve Bannon had refused to cooperate until now but his apparent change of heart is supported by Trump.

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Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees

Helsinki's Pikku-Finlandia is a reusable wooden building with load-bearing tree trunks and branches.

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The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops

Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion.

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Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal

Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days.

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South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar

The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old, with several more in a critical condition.

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Canada's internet outage caused by 'maintenance'

Emergency services, banking and retail were all affected by the outage of a major internet supplier.

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America's race gap between black and white homeowners

Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts.

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Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed?

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Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome.

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Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.

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Saudi artists confront change as kingdom shifts

The rise of a more modern culture presents new challenges to its once fettered artists.

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The Aids activists who took on big pharma in South Africa

The fight for affordable HIV/Aids treatment

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Madagascar’s Eid: Zebus, dumplings and samosas

How a Muslim community on the Indian Ocean island celebrates one of Islam's most important holidays.

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The record breaking 105-year-old 'Bolt granny'

Rambai, who has won over a dozen medals in running competitions, is an inspiration to younger generations.

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Flash of light as meteor spotted over Chile

The asteroid, which lit up the night sky in Santiago, was caught on camera.

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Gymnast Simone Biles given highest US civilian award

The Olympic gymnast is the youngest person ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Zero Covid holds danger for China's Xi

The president is seeking a historic third term amid an economic slump and growing fatigue over Covid.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Daily heartbreak of life in a country gone bankrupt

Living in Sri Lanka is a daily battle and people are broken after months of crisis, writes Andrew Fidel Fernando.

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Jane Campion: Netflix may be more picky over projects after subscriber fall

Her Oscar-winning Power of the Dog was made by Netflix but she fears others may not get a chance.

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The US army base training Ukrainian fighters

American style training at Fort Leavenworth stands in contrast to Soviet-style military education.

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Australia floods: Unfounded cloud seeding claims spread online

False suggestions that Sydney floods were linked to weather manipulation reach thousands online.

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Ukraine war: Is the tank is doomed for scrap?

The destruction of Russian tanks in Ukraine has raised questions over its future in modern warfare.

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Paradise reopened - Bali hopes for tourists to return

The Indonesian island wants holidaymakers to come back as it reopens after two years.

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How TikTok is fuelling dreams of wealth in the Arab world

The video sharing app is making some Arab youth rich - but for others the dream is way out of reach.

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South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours

In what is described as the biggest ever power crisis, there are blackouts of up to six hours a day.

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Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles away

The Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland.

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Roe v Wade: Mississippi judge refuses to block abortion ban

It is part of an escalation in activity in US courts as states seek to impose abortion restrictions.

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Trans rescue: A future refuge for those fleeing violence

Two trans women in Amsterdam are planning a refuge in Kenya for trans people at risk all over the world.

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Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music

It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines.

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What does egg freezing have to do with your employer?

More firms are offering so-called 'fertility benefits' but there could be hidden catches.

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Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site

Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband.

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Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney

Roads have been cut, houses are underwater and thousands have been left without power.

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Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'

As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns.

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Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems

Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings.

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Peter Obi: The Labour Party candidate electrifying young Nigerians

An army of social media users backs Peter Obi for Nigeria's presidency, but will that translate into votes?

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Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer

Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning.

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Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting

Police arrest a suspect after a rooftop gunman kills six people at an Independence Day parade.

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Uzbekistan Karakalpakstan: Thousands injured in unrest

Officials in the region of Karakalpakstan say thousands of people are being treated in hospital.

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Turkey detains Russian-flagged grain ship from Ukraine

Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Australian PM visits Kyiv, pledges more military aid

Anthony Albanese visited the devastated towns of Bucha and Irpin, describing what he saw as a 'war crime'.

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Video captures moment glacier collapses in Italian alps

Five people were killed in an avalanche sparked by the glacier collapse on the Marmolada mountain.

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Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children'

Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive.

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Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades.

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Sarfaraz Khan: The 'wandering cricketer' on the road to stardom

Sarfaraz Khan's heavy scoring in domestic cricket has him knocking on the doors of Indian cricket.

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Daphne du Maurier: Novelist who traced past to a French debtors' jail

Rebecca writer Dame Daphne du Maurier discovered her apparent aristocratic past was not as it seemed.

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US woman denied termination in Malta: 'I was terrified'

Andrea was medically evacuated to Spain as doctors in Malta could not terminate her pregnancy under the country's ban on abortion.

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Nigeria rejects Ukraine online degrees: 'It's not fair'

Distraught medical students who fled Ukraine are told their distance-learning degrees are not valid.

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Inside a US abortion clinic in its final days

The BBC spent time with staff before they had to stop work and turn patients away.

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Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches

A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line.

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The rise of the video game Arab hero

Developers are moving away from stereotypes of Arab characters and depicting them more positively.

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India farm law: Seven months after repeal, farmers are ready for new protests

Seven months after the government repealed the farm laws, farmers say demands not fulfilled yet.

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Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger

Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens.

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Unique terror trial that changed France

More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week.

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Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.

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