BHP: Mining giant says it underpaid workers for 13 years

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

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

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

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The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor

Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.

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

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

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Wrestlers protest: The fake smiles of India's detained sporting stars

Indian wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment have been targeted by an artificially generated image.

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AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

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

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Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia

Russia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them.

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Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead.

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Chinese fighter jet buzzed US military plane, says Pentagon

A Chinese fighter jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" in front of a US Air Force plane, says the US.

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

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

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Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

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

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

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Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

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Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running

At least one death is reported and buildings are left burning in Ukraine's capital.

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Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island.

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Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro

Nicolás Maduro was banned from visiting Brazil by the country's former far-right leader.

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After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.

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Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

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

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Bola Tinubu inauguration: Nigeria to swear in new president

Bola Tinubu, 71, won February's election with a promise to renew hope and needs to act fast.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

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

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

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

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Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

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Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

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

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Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win

A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager.

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

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

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

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

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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

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

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Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote

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

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Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president

Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

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

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

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Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch hit by glitches

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

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NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

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

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

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

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

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

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Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished.

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Tina Turner: How she 'broke the silence' on domestic abuse

The singer's decision to reveal the details of her violent marriage still helps inspire other women.

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Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'

Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead.

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

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

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

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

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

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Australia: Watch jewellery store heist by disguised gunmen

CCTV has captured two thieves armed with guns robbing an Australian jewellery store wearing what appear to be burkas.

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US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

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

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border.

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Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins

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

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Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home.

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

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

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Foo Fighters announce Josh Freese as new drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death

Josh Freese played drums at the band's two memorial concerts for Taylor Hawkins last year.

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

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

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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

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

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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

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

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Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night.

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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.

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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.

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Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

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

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Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says.

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At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede

The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.

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

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

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The school in an empty department store

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

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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

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Watch: Officer clings to speeding car in wild chase

A routine traffic stop in the US turned into a chase when officers discovered the driven had a warrant.

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Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

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

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Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

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

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Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs

The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

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

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Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.

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Iran executes three over anti-government protests

Amnesty says the men were killed in "a blatant act of vengeance" and without a fair trial.

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Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

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

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Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

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

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 May 2023

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

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

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

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The Syrian girl whose parents were deported while she was at school

Lebanese authorities are stepping up a campaign to deport Syrians who they say are there illegally.

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

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

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TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices

The Chinese-owned platform said the ban "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana".

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FBI charges man with stealing Dorothy's The Wizard of Oz slippers

It took more than three clicks of Dorothy's heels to solve the theft of her ruby-red shoes 18 years ago.

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Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling

Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.

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How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi

The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus.

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Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city.

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Black taxpayers more likely to be audited, IRS admits

The head of the US tax-collection agency says he is "deeply concerned" by the disparity.

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Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game.

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Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work?

Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend.

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Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India.

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Watch scientists joy as rare platypus is released back into the wild

A platypus has been re-introduced into an Australian national park, a 50-year first for the area.

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Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report

Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.

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Watch: News crew rescue dog stuck in tornado rubble

A news crew for broadcaster ABC helped the pup escape the wreckage of a damaged home in Texas.

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IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41

MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team.

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Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan.

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Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote

The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election.

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China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence.

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.

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Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

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Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.

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All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show

Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too.

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Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why?

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Turkey decides on future with or without Erdogan

Turks vote on Sunday in the most pivotal elections in their modern history.

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The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people.

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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.

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Cyclone Mocha: Major evacuations as cyclone threatens Bangladesh

Half a million people have been evacuated ahead of Cyclone Mocha's predicted landfall on Sunday.

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Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals".

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Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote.

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Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food.

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Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart.

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Kerala boat accident: 'I lost 11 members of my family'

Kunnummal Saithalavi and his brothers lost their wives and children in a boat accident that killed 22.

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YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

Prosecutors say Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage.

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Australia approves first new coal mine

The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.

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Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats

Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment.

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Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning

The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule.

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Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

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

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Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Kyiv's forces have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine.

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Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'

The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong.

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Jailed Dutchman Joran van der Sloot to be extradited from Peru to US

Jailed in Peru, Van der Sloot faces extortion charges related to US teen Natalee Holloway's disappearance.

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Confectionery firms try to sugar coat price rises

Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs.

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Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

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Israeli air strike kills missile commander in Gaza

A pre-dawn air strike kills a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and one other person.

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House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo".

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Tucker Carlson: Former Fox anchor to launch new show on Twitter

The former Fox host says a new version of his show is coming to the social media platform.

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Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue

Two visitors and two security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba.

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How Republican women reacted to Trump verdict

US women voters told the BBC how they think the trial will affect Donald Trump's image and his 2024 run.

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Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari declaration 'blindsides' museum officials

Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into confusion.

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Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity.

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New Zealand: Auckland declares flood emergency as student goes missing in cave

New Zealand's biggest city faces further chaos as police search for a missing high school student.

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Turkey elections: Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation

On the ruined streets, some blame the president while others tell the BBC the disaster was unavoidable.

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Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv

No casualties are being reported from the air strikes which are said to have targeted Kyiv.

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Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war?

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Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes.

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House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau

Shane Marshall has also been ordered to stay at least 100 metres away from Canada's Prime Minister.

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Iran executes two men convicted of blasphemy

Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare were accused of burning the Quran and insulting the Prophet.

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MTV awards: Hollywood stars stand with striking writers at pre-recorded ceremony

Jennifer Coolidge and Pedro Pascal show their support at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

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In pictures: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip India state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week.

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St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic.

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India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters.

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Climate change: Vietnam records highest-ever temperature of 44.1C

One farmer said the fierce heat meant people had to finish work by 10 o'clock in the morning.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

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Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer hit by car bomb out of coma

Investigators claim a man, who allegedly detonated the bomb remotely, was working for Ukraine.

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Watch the King's coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same.

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Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people.

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Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.

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Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

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Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US.

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Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold

Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely.

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Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told.

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Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya.

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Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries

Tyre Nichols, 28, suffered from internal bleeding and tears to his brain, as well as bruises and cuts.

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Serie A: Fans ecstatic after Napoli’s first win in 33 years

Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years.

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The journalists imprisoned for reporting the death that shook Iran

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death.

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Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

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

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Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen?

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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels

Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.

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Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years

The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now.

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Turkey election: Erdogan rival Kilicdaroglu promises peace and democracy

The Turkish president's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, vows greater freedom if he wins the election.

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Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky in The Hague as fresh blasts rock Kyiv

The Ukrainian president is in western Europe amid speculation over Wednesday's drone attack on the Kremlin.

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Why black bears love dumpster diving

Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything.

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Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium.

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India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems.

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking.

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Suspect in Texas neighbour shooting arrested - reports

Francisco Oropesa, 38, is reportedly arrested in the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, after a manhunt.

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How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song.

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US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

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Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike

Israel says Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad activist, had refused any medical tests or treatment.

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Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks

Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld - but also his famous feline.

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Vanessa Hudson: Qantas appoints first female CEO as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November.

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Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials

Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say.

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