Ukraine war: Russia launches second pre-dawn missile attack in three days

One person dies and dozens more are injured in Russia's second pre-dawn attack in three days.

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Jock Zonfrillo: MasterChef Australia host dies suddenly, aged 46

The Scottish-born chef and presenter died suddenly, aged 46, on Sunday.

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Paraguay ruling party's Santiago Peña wins presidential election

Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip.

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First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks.

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The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.

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Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban.

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Cuba cancels May Day parade because of fuel shortages

Acute shortages force the communist government to scrap mass Workers' Day celebrations in Havana.

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Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022.

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Drone spots 3-year-old girl lost in US wilderness

The child was located in scrubland after she ran off and was reported missing.

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Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

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Sudan crisis: Air strikes and fighting in Khartoum as truce collapses

The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary rivals.

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Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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What Europe's royals could teach King Charles

A combative media, a colonial past and rebellious children. Can other royal families help the UK's new monarch?

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Why US presidents skip royal coronations

There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US President Joe Biden.

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Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India

A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing.

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US Army grounds its aircraft after recent mid-air collisions

The "aviation stand down" for non-critical aircraft comes after 12 soldiers killed in crashes.

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Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves

Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves.

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Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB

The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon.

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Sri Lankan central bank lays out extent of crisis

The central bank's annual report highlighted the "unprecedented" increases in food and fuel prices.

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James Corden's Late Late Show to air for last time

Harry Styles, Coldplay's Chris Martin and Will Ferrell are among those featuring on the show.

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Anand Mohan Singh: Indian official’s wife distraught as his killer is freed

Uma Krishnaiah is "heartbroken" as a politician who was convicted over his murder walks out of prison.

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Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Brant dies at 88

The black teenager's lynching in 1955 at the hands of her husband spurred the US civil rights movement.

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E Jean Carroll and Trump lawyers spar in NY court over rape claim

"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exchange.

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South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sings American Pie at state dinner

Yoon Suk-yeol is invited by the US president to sing after a White House state dinner.

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SCO: Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu to attend meet in India

The Indian and Chinese defence ministers may also hold a bilateral meet in Delhi, reports say.

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Ukraine war: Bakhmut defenders worry about losing support

Ukraine is running low on ammunition just as it prepares for a counter offensive against Russia.

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One prisoner dead as Mississippi manhunt continues

One of the four jailbreakers is suspected of having killed a man before he died in a police shootout.

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Watch US police officers save 84-year-old from burning car

Dashcam shows the minivan burst into flames after driving with a flat tire that sent sparks flying.

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Bhutan wants a border deal with China: Will India accept?

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable.

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Sudan crisis: War crimes suspect freed amid chaos

Ahmad Harun says he and other former government officials are no longer in prison in Khartoum.

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Buying banknotes to survive Zimbabwe's sky-high inflation

Soaring prices and widespread unemployment are forcing Zimbabweans to seek new ways to earn money.

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Israeli Arabs torn over judicial reforms protest movement

While Israelis take to the streets in record numbers, Arab citizens see their issues as ignored.

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Trial begins in E Jean Carroll's rape suit against Donald Trump

Ms Carroll's case is not a "he said, she said" dispute, her lawyer said during opening statements.

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Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations.

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Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge

Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence.

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Iran protests: Secret committee 'punished celebrities over dissent'

A committee attempted to stop celebrities backing the current protests, leaked documents show.

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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Five facts about Biden's 2024 campaign manager

Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader.

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Trump faces civil trial for E Jean Carroll rape allegation

Jury selection begins in a case where the ex-president is accused of attacking a woman in the 1990s.

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Climate change: recent, rapid ocean warming alarms scientists

There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implications.

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Sebastien Bellin: Brussels bomb survivor on Ironman feat and forgiveness

Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy in the US

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June.

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Migrants march through Mexico in demand for justice

Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants.

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NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after 'inappropriate relationship'

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague.

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Nikolai Peskov: Putin spokesman's son 'joined Wagner in Ukraine'

A top member of Russia's elite says he spent nearly six months with troops fighting Ukraine's army.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

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

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

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

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Reynolds gatecrashes Wrexham presser for player's shirt

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

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Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run

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

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

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

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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

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

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Michael Schumacher: Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated 'interview' with seven-time F1 champion

The editor of a German magazine that published an artificial intelligence-generated 'interview' with Michael Schumacher has been sacked.

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Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship

Russian musicians and artists face a choice: support Putin and the war, or lose the spotlight.

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The children braving a risky border crossing to attend school

Hundreds of Venezuelans risk a daily walk across informal border crossings to continue their schooling.

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Sudan crisis: Egypt's dilemma over the fighting

The fighting has sent shockwaves through the region but Egypt seems paralysed over what to do.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

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

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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.

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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.

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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people

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

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Montevideo Maru: Australia finds wreck of Japanese WW2 disaster ship

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

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

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

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Haruki Murakami: Readers drawn to enigmatic appeal of Japanese author

Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism.

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Pet alligator removed from Philadelphia row house

The 8-foot reptile had been living in the basement for over a decade.

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Shanghai Auto Show: Mini responds to Chinese ice cream racism uproar

It comes after a video appeared to show staff giving ice cream to foreigners and refusing local visitors.

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Court acquits all accused in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Eleven died in the violence which broke out in Naroda Gam suburb of Ahmedabad city on February 28, 2002.

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Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis and other senseless shootings rattle US

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

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Syria earthquake: Survivors in Idlib feel forgotten

Two months on, survivors of the quake tell the BBC they are not getting nearly enough aid.

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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 April 2023

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

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Robo dog deployed in New York parking garage collapse

As the four-storey building continued to collapse, the city's fire department sent in robotic help.

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Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over Twitter data

The multi-billionaire was responding to the tech giant's plan to drop Twitter from its advertising platform.

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

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

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Ukrainian vodka producers toast a rise in global sales

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

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Dozens die in Ramadan crush in Yemen's capital Sanaa

At least 78 people are killed in the incident during a distribution of charity at a school in Sanaa.

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Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

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

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New Zealand cat killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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Patients stranded on aircon units in deadly Beijing hospital fire

The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police.

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Ukraine war: The Russian ships accused of North Sea sabotage

Disguised Russian ships are said to be preparing sabotage plans in case of war with Western powers.

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Kaylin Gillis: Driveway shooting suspect shows no remorse - police

A young woman was killed in New York state when her car pulled up in the wrong driveway by mistake.

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Aaron Carter accidentally drowned after taking drugs

The US rapper was found dead in a bathtub at his Californian home in November aged 34.

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

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

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Kaylin Gillis: Woman shot dead in New York state after friend pulled into wrong driveway

Kaylin Gillis is shot when the car she is in pulls into the wrong driveway in rural New York state.

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

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

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Guardsman applies to be hitman - gets arrested instead

FBI arrests US Air National Guardsman who applied to work as a hired killer on "Rent-a-Hitman".

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Jeremy Bowen: Israel's unclear road ahead

Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever.

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Afghanistan women's cricket team: In limbo and in exile in Australia

Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland.

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Zomato: When a biryani flies hundreds of miles to reach Indians

Food delivery firm Zomato is flying biryani across cities and delivering it to the doorstep of Indians.

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

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

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Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event

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

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

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

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

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

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Supreme Court: Is India on the cusp of legalising same sex marriage?

All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it readies to hear cases seeking legalisation of same sex union.

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How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

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

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Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj.

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Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.

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

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

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Fumio Kishida vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb

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

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Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

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

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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

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

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Australia espionage: Man accused of passing information to foreign spies

The 55-year-old is said to have met two foreign spies in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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Stakeknife: Who was Army's top IRA spy Freddie Scappaticci?

He has been linked to 18 murders, all while on the state payroll; some victims were fellow agents.

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

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

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Notre-Dame: Renovators rush to complete refit by 2024

France vowed to restore the cathedral within five years of the fire that gutted it. It might just do it.

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

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

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Jack Teixeira: US airman to appear in court over intelligence leak

Jack Teixeira faces charges in Boston after classified files on the war in Ukraine appeared online.

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Boeing's 737 Max faces delays over supply problems

It will exacerbate a global plane shortage as travel picks up after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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North Korea tests 'most powerful' missile to date

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

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Minneapolis to pay $9m for Derek Chauvin misconduct claims

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

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In pictures: 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

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Florida moves to ban abortion after six weeks

The bill passed by the state's legislature must still be signed by Governor Ron DeSantis to become law.

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Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 April 2023

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

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Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

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

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Biden celebrates family ties in pub on Ireland tour

Thousands of people gather to greet the US president as he visits the home county of his ancestors.

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Twitter and hate speech: What's the evidence?

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

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France's plan to crack down on Indian Ocean migration

Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.

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Dead rodents litter Canadian PM's official home

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

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Rajasthan: How a birthdate error sent an Indian teenager to death row

He spent 28 years in prison for murder. Then prosecutors found out he had been a juvenile at the time of the crime.

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Joe Biden's deep Irish connections explained

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

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Elon Musk tells BBC that owning Twitter has been quite painful

The multi-billionaire defended his running of the company in a last-minute interview live from Twitter HQ.

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Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded".

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Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

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

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

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

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

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

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Tupperware: Why the household name could soon be history

The name is so familiar many do not even realise it is a brand - but the firm may be in deep trouble.

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Ukraine war: The deadly landmines killing hundreds

In Ukraine, mines cover an area of land larger than England, Wales and Northern Ireland combined.

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Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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Joe Biden returns to Ireland like a hometown hero

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

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Justin Jones: Tennessee lawmaker reinstated three days after expulsion

Nashville council returns Justin Jones to the legislature after he was ousted for a gun control protest.

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Mifepristone: US justice department challenges Texas abortion pill ruling

The justice department says the "misguided" and "unwarranted" ruling endangers women's health.

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

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

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Super Mario Movie's 'sensational' box office takings defy poor reviews

It has the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film - despite poor reviews.

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Tiger census: India now has 3,167 tigers, numbers show

India is estimated to be home to more than 70% of the world's tigers.

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

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

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Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" battery units a year.

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China jails prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi

Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were detained more than three years ago and faced a closed-door trial.

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

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

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Mikheil Saakashvili: Thousands join mass anti-government rally in Georgia

The demonstrators are calling for the immediate release of jailed ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili.

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Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank to take place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday.

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Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

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

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Israel hits multiple targets in Syria after rocket attacks overnight

The country said six rockets were fired towards the Golan Heights from sites inside Syria.

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US urges China to show restraint amid Taiwan drills

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

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Aurélien Pradié: The rising star shaking up French politics

Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France's political stage after ruining Macron's plans.

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Ben Ferencz: Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103

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

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Chinese military rehearsing encirclement of Taiwan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother

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

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

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

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South Africa bid to extradite wealthy Guptas from UAE fails

Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.

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Bloodywood: From Indian parody band to metal music royalty

Can the Delhi-based musicians change the course of metal music in India?

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Covid origins: Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data

A peer-reviewed study connects the virus with animals sold in the market linked with early cases.

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Forget a K9 unit, this police station has a bunny

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

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Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack

Israel's military says it has hit targets linked to Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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Coolio: Gangsta's Paradise rapper died of fentanyl overdose - manager

He says the musician's death last September was due to the effects of fentanyl and other drugs.

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Video captures tornado ripping through Iowa corn field

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

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

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

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Inquiry as teen fatally shot by officer sitting behind him in car

Dalaneo Martin drove away in a suspected stolen SUV with an armed policeman in the backseat.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr to challenge Biden for White House

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

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Platypus taken on train sparks Australia police hunt

Police urge two people seen on a train with the wild creature, which has venomous spurs, to hand it in.

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Hugh Jackman: Wolverine star gets skin cancer all clear

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

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Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China.

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Trump charged: How the world reacted to his arrest

Mr Trump's face is stamped on front pages around the world. Read how other countries saw his arrest.

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Taliban bans Afghan female staff, UN says

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

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

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

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Rupert Murdoch's engagement abruptly called off - US media

The media tycoon and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith abruptly call off their nuptials.

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Donald Trump's historic court appearance in 60 seconds

Donald Trump had an unprecedented day in New York City, pleading not guilty to 34 felony charges.

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Watch stunning EarthCam clip of NYC lightning strike

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

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Climate change: Catalonia in grip of worst drought in decades

Water levels at a reservoir in the northern Spanish region have fallen below 10% of its capacity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ramadan: How to look after your skin during holy month

TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month.

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Malka Leifer: former headmistress guilty of Australia child sex abuse

A jury has found Malka Leifer guilty of sexually abusing two ex-pupils at a school in Melbourne.

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Michael Slater: Australia ex-cricketer charged with assaulting police

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

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

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

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Montenegro elections: Long-standing leader Milo Djukanovic suffers defeat

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

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Aboriginal 'giant of a nation' Yunupingu dies aged 74

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

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

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

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japanese electronic music maestro dies

The award-winning composer and producer, whose fans included David Bowie, has died aged 71.

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Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

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

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

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

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

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

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

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

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Anger and anxiety - inside pro-Trump online networks

Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest about his indictment - so how are they responding?

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Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction

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

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Ukraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance

The abbot of Kyiv's main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa

Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?

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'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Wednesday with breathing difficulties.

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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

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

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