Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

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

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

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

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Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row

An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's unusual trial - in 2 minutes

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

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

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

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Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered

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

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Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

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

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

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

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Bodycam footage shows police response in school shooting

The video shows Nashville officers confronting and shooting the attacker in the Covenant School.

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Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat

The strange creature lived 25 million years ago and weighed up to 50kg (110lb).

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Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.

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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo cheated to win a competition, but officials did not fall for the ruse hook, line and sinker.

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

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

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Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan

The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search.

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Five planets line up with Moon in night sky

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky.

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

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

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Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

Journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity.

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Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

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

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

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

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Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

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

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Myanmar army chief vows to crush resistance in rare speech

General Min Aung Hlaing described the armed resistance against the military as "acts of terror".

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Poisoned to death: Japan indicts man for killing student with thallium

The toxic substance was also found in the body of an unconscious female relative, local media reported.

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Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

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

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The web firm that wants to stop you getting 'cancelled'

Website and app Rumble says it offers an uncensored rival to the likes of YouTube and Twitter.

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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

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Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

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

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

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

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives.

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Finland election: Sanna Marin fights for survival

Polls suggest she is in a tight race with centre-right Petteri Orpo and right-wing populist Riikka Purra.

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

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

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Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years.

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Principal fired after Florida students shown Michelangelo statue

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

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine war: How a Russian child's drawing sparked a police investigation

Masha, now 13, is in a children’s home after Russian authorities placed her father under house arrest.

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Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

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

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

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

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Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

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

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

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

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

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

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Living with water pollution in Guatemala

A look at one waterway clogged with rubbish as the UN global water summit takes place.

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Police swoop across Brazil to crack 'kidnap plot'

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

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Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

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

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Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work

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

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Gisele Bundchen says Tom Brady divorce was 'death of my dream'

The Brazilian supermodel and US football star split after 13 years of marriage last October.

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US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China

Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.

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Video shows Irvo Otieno's death in police custody

At least nine people are seen holding Irvo Otieno down for 11 minutes before he becomes unresponsive.

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At least 12 dead after earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan

The 6.5 magnitude quake was centred in Afghanistan's remote Jurm valley which is prone to seismic activity.

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

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

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California battles heavy floods with more rain and wind to come

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

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Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash

Small-scale growers are empty handed after forking out large sums for equipment and training.

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

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

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Here's what would happen if Trump were arrested

Could the former president the former President gets indicted? Our correspondent explains.

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Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family.

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

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

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US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

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

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

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

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

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

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Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up

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

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Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago?

The US and three allies invaded Iraq 20 years ago, but most countries were against the war.

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Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

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

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

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

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Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease

Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed.

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

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

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Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform

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

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

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

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Imran Khan mobbed by supporters as he leaves for court

The former prime minister is travelling with a convoy of armed security as he travels to Islamabad.

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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

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Putin arrest warrant: Biden welcomes ICC's war crimes charges

The International Criminal Court accuses the Russian leader of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.

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What do we know about the Silicon Valley and Signature Bank collapse?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares have tumbled prompting concerns on both sides of the Atlantic.

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France pension protests: Crowd clashes with police as government pushes through reform

A second night of unrest grips France after the government pushed through pension changes without a vote.

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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.

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Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

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

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Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

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Man arrested for pretending to be official from PM Modi's office

The man made multiple visits to Indian-administered Kashmir under the guise of a government official.

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Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third night

Organised crime members are carrying out attacks in several cities to protest against prison conditions.

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Australian shreds record for longest surf session

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

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

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

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Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN

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

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SpiceJet: India pilots grounded for coffee cup in cockpit

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

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North Korea fires long range missile ahead of Japan-South Korea talks

The ICBM marks Pyongyang's fourth round of launches in a week as South Korea and Japan leaders meet.

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Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says

UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

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US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership.

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

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

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What is the Ukraine grain deal and what good has it done?

Despite the war, Ukraine has been able to export 23 million tonnes of grain since July 2022.

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

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

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Extreme travel: It just got harder to see every place in the world

Extreme travellers want to go everywhere - but one group just moved the goalposts...

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Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan

The electronics giant will build five more semiconductor factories in the country.

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

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

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

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

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Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

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

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

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

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Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

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

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US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.

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Canada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two

Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec province.

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Turkey earthquake: UK team to assess building damage

They are carrying out detailed assessments of why so many buildings collapsed.

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South Africa's long wait for justice over apartheid crimes

Lukhanyo Calata remains determined to prosecute the security agents who killed his father 38 years ago.

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Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

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

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Jamie Lee Curtis speaks Hungarian and other backstage Oscar gems

Backstage at the awards, stars process their wins with selfies and by belting out Hungarian songs.

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Myanmar army kill more than 30 in monastery attack - insurgent group

Insurgents says junta soldiers shelled the village before killing survivors hiding in a monastery.

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Watch the must-see Oscar moments in 60 seconds

Everything Everywhere All at Once was the big winner at this year's Oscars.

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TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say.

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says.

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UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

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Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack.

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Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever set of figures.

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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Mexico too dangerous for spring break, Texas officials say

Texan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Li Qiang: China elects Xi Jinping ally as premier

Li Qiang received almost every vote from more than 2,900 delegates at the rubber-stamp parliament.

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Tiger Woods denies he had a tenancy deal with ex-girlfriend

Lawyers for the golfer argue Erica Herman was a "guest" who had been "invited" to stay with him.

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US fight over abortion pills waged state by state

Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women.

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Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

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Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

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Chinese city Xi'an draws backlash with flu lockdown proposal

Xi'an says it may turn to lockdowns - a measure criticised as "excessive" after strict Covid controls.

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Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday.

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Robert Blake: From Hollywood to murder accused

Images from the life of the late film star who was tried and acquitted of killing his wife.

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Robert Blake, actor who was once tried for murder, dies at 89

The Hollywood actor's long career was overshadowed by accusations that he murdered his wife.

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Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People

People (Check On Me) is poised to enter the UK Top 10 this week - a first for a Cameroonian artist.

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Emotional injured US Marine describes Afghanistan withdrawal 'catastrophe'

Tyler Vargas-Andrews cried as he gave testimony at a Republican-led hearing examining the pull-out.

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Mitch McConnell: US Senate Republican leader in hospital after fall

The Senate Minority leader reportedly trips at a Washington DC hotel during a private dinner.

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Ukraine war: Russian air strikes hit cities across country

Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and infrastructure are hit, with power cuts in places.

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Weeping US Marine describes Afghan 'catastrophe' before Congress

A Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim.

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Nigeria election 2023: What next for heartbroken young voters?

With crucial local elections due, the enthusiasm of "Obidients" remaining on target is questioned.

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Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet.

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Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit.

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Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law.

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Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar

Critics say it's a chilling display of laws which ban anything considered an insult to the monarchy.

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Republicans slam Fox News' Tucker Carlson over Capitol riot clips

The Senate Republican leader says it was a "mistake" for Fox News to air footage playing down the riot.

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Endometriosis: Bindi Irwin reveals decade-long struggle with severe pain

The TV conservationist tells Instagram followers she's suffered "insurmountable pain" for 10 years.

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Joe Mixon: Police enter NFL star's home after shots reported

Officers searched the home of Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon, and a juvenile was taken to hospital.

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Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals.

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Alligator stolen 20 years ago from Texas zoo returned

The 8-ft (2.5m) reptile had been living in a nearby backyard for decades, officials suspect.

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France braces for pension reform strikes

Most train and metro services are cancelled and many schools will close on the sixth day of strikes.

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Canadian siblings certified as world's most premature twins

If the children had been born one hour earlier, life-saving measured would not have been attempted.

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The Cameroonian migrants stranded on an island they had not heard of

Hundreds of Cameroonians are stuck in Antigua unable to afford the onward journey to the US.

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Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator

How did the high priest of Japanese pop, Johnny Kitagawa, exploit teenage boys with impunity for so long?

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Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive?

The UN's delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month's quake was unjustified, some experts say.

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Man charged over mid-air door and stabbing rampage

The 33-year-old US man is detained after the alleged incident on a flight from LA to Boston on Sunday.

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Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius

The artefact found in the Hathor Temple is thought to represent the Roman Emperor Claudius.

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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack.

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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect.

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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

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Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police in Australia reveal details of an undercover operation that seized cocaine off the coast of South America.

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Can Nigeria's election result be overturned?

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next?

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions.

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Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

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Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September.

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Teenager bitten by crocodile in Australian floods

The 17-year-old boy was attacked while being evacuated from a remote community following heavy rain.

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Prominent US lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of killing wife and son

"The evidence of guilt is overwhelming," the judge said after the jury verdict was read in court.

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Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

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Africa's week in pictures: 24 February-2 March 2023

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

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Greece train crash: Angry protests erupt after disaster

Many protesters see the crash which claimed 43 lives as an accident that had been waiting to happen.

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G20 foreign ministers meeting: Ukraine to take centre stage at Delhi talks

The war in Ukraine is expected to overshadow talks as the world's biggest economies meet on Thursday.

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Man arrested after explosive found in luggage at US airport

The device, detected in screening at a Pennsylvania airport, "posed a significant risk to the aircraft".

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Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle estate before closing arguments

Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the family's 1,700-acre property.

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Fire knocks out half of Argentina's power grid

The capital Buenos Aires, other major cities and large swathes of the countryside are affected.

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Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war.

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Iran nuclear: IAEA inspectors find uranium particles enriched to 83.7%

A watchdog is discussing with Iran the purity of the particles, which is very close to weapons grade.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, has died at the age of 89.

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Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

The cause of the crash, that happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday, is currently unknown.

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